North Babylon Public Library, Long Island, NY

Project Details & Design Approach

UPDATE: We are pleased to announce that we’ve been awarded Phase 2 of the North Babylon Public Library project, which includes heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Phase 1, the lighting retrofit is under construction and is going well with an estimated 80% savings on lighting costs.

 

Challenges

  • Navigate the path through the State Education Department
  • Provide energy retrofits that supply equal or better performance at reduced energy costs
  • Demonstrate to the client their initial cost, energy savings and return on investment

Objectives

  • Reduce the library’s carbon footprint
  • Save money
  • Enhance the library experience

Features

  • Increase total amount of ambient light in the library
  • Dramatically reduce the lighting cost
  • Ease of installation, minimal disruption