Calvary Presbyterian Church Profile |
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| Location | 2515 Fillmore Street in San Francisco |
| Number of Employees | Approximately 10 |
| Types of Space | Church, Sanctuary, Nursery School, Concert Hall, Kitchen, Meeting Room and Offices |
| Energy Efficiency Upgrades | Lighting and Exit Signs |
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San Francisco Energy Watch has assisted a wide spectrum of industries, including restaurants, schools, retail stores, offices, residential properties, hotels, and more. The primary purpose of this program is to reduce energy use in San Francisco in keeping with the city's long-range plans to make San Francisco more environmentally sustainable.
"Without the assistance of the San Francisco Energy Watch staff the lighting upgrades would have never come to fruition due to lack of knowledge and understanding of energy efficient lamps."
- Sara Starr, Active Volunteer
Calvary Presbyterian Church, formally organized in 1854, was considered to be "one of the largest and most elegant structures for worship of God on the Pacific Coast." It is affiliated with the 2.4 million-member Presbyterian Church across the nation.
Throughout the historic facility, Calvary replaced approximately 268 incandescent bulbs, including PAR lamps, MR16s and halogen lamps, with energy-saving lamps and CFLs. Calvary also replaced four Exit signs with energy-efficient LEDs, which can save up to 80% in energy usage compared to incandescent lamps.
The financial incentive provided by the San Francisco Energy Watch program covered 100% of the project cost. By taking advantage of the program's incentives and turnkey services Calvary not only lowered operating costs but also reduced its environmental impact. In addition, the Church's participation also helped its community foster a greater understanding of energy efficiency.
Benefits include:
SAVINGS SNAPSHOT | |
| Total Project Cost | $3,912 |
| Program Incentive | $3,912 |
| Customer's Co-Pay | $-0- |
| Annual Savings | $8,328 |
| kW Reduction | 14.32 |
| Payback | Immediate |
