Fort Eustis and Fort Story Energy and Water Efficiency Improvements

The Challenge

Project Overview

In partnership with Balfour Beatty Communities, Opterra provided turnkey energy and water efficiency improvements to over 1,000 homes for military families at Fort Eustis and Fort Story.

Key Benefits

Energy

• 77,000 energy-efficient lighting and fixture upgrades
• 475 high-efficiency heat pump systems
• 995 smart home thermostats

Savings

• Significant reduction in energy and water costs
• Reduction of residential energy consumption by approximately 3,286,588 kWh/year in electricity
• Savings of 857 CCF/year in natural gas
Conservation of 21,284,200 gallons/year in water

Community

• Improved residential comfort for residents
• Support for the U.S. Army’s climate strategy

Energy Assessment and Strategy

The project began with an evaluation of the residential energy and water usage. Opterra recommended a range of upgrades to enhance efficiency and sustainability. This modernization program improves infrastructure resiliency and enhances the quality of living for residents.

Implementation and Funding

The upgrades were financed through a self-funding Energy Savings Performance Contract. The project included 77,000 energy-efficient lighting and fixture upgrades, 475 high-efficiency heat pump systems, 995 smart home thermostats, and water conservation fixtures.