HVAC Upgrade
Plaza de Nuestra Comunidad serves as an invaluable resource for the Latinx and immigrant community here in Lane County, Oregon. Plaza De Nuestra Comunidad program’s focus on empowering Spanish-speaking immigrants with the skills and knowledge that will help them flourish in their new communities. To ensure their offices were comfortable for both staff and those they serve, Plaza de Nuestra Comunidad utilized the funding to upgrade their HVAC system.
“With the help of the Green Business Rebate, we were able to upgrade to a rooftop HVAC unit, with an improved SEER rating."
PROJECT OUTCOMES
- Saved 5,700 kWh annually
- Saved $659 Annually
- Saved .06 MTCO2e Annually
Plaza de Nuestra Comunidad achieved Rethink Business Certification at the program’s highest level of recognition.
Enhanced green business practices across their organization.
Project Results
The team at Plaza De Nuestra Communidad upgraded their HVAC system to an option that would not have been feasible without the funding from this rebate. A SEER 16 rated unit was installed which saves approximately 37.5% energy savings for cooling, and 20% savings for heating. The new unit creates a comfortable space for staff and community members to work as they work through the many resources Plaza de Nuestra Comunidad has to offer.
