Summary
OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort partnered with Ameresco to implement efficiency measures to improve comfort for guests while reducing its environmental impact to help meet sustainability goals. Under a 15-year Energy as a Service (EaaS) agreement, Ameresco installed LED lighting, upgraded central plant and HVAC systems, installed Building Automation Systems and controls, and implemented AssetPlanner® for real time monitoring and maintenance management. Ameresco will also provide ongoing operations and maintenance support for the duration of the 15-year contract.
“We’re excited to announce the completion of our energy efficiency project at OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort. This marks a major milestone, modernizing our energy infrastructure and enhancing the guest experience. Thanks to Ameresco’s partnership, we’ve integrated new technology and measures, showcasing our commitment to sustainability and a greener future.”
– Frank Guarin
Resort Manager, OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort
15 Years
Project Term
350
Guest Rooms
$356,000
Estimated Annual Savings
$15,500,000
Energy Project Size
Customer Benefits
In addition to improving the comfort and experience of its guests, OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort’s upgrades will reduce energy consumption and overall utility costs. This will in turn reduce its environmental footprint and help achieve its sustainability goals. Additional benefits include:
- Improved energy resiliency
- Reduced risk exposure through capital renewal and ongoing preventative maintenance
- EaaS structure enables upgrades and modernization with no upfront capital
Solution
Looking for ways to improve sustainability while enhancing their guest experience, OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort partnered with Ameresco to implement energy efficiency upgrades. Ameresco entered a 15-year Energy as a Service (EaaS) agreement to update and replace the 25-acre oceanfront resort’s equipment without any upfront capital. The renovation project included:
- Central plant resiliency with two 300-ton chillers and associated chilled water/ condenser water pumps
- 350 guest room Fan Coil Units (FCUs) with Electronic Commutated (EC) motors and smart guest room thermostats and controls
- 5 FCUs to provide air conditioning to back of house staff areas
- High efficiency gas boilers and water heaters, new hot water line, and heat recovery via 30-ton chilled water source heat pump
- Direct digital control system (DDC) for central plant, chilled water pumps, condenser water pumps with VFDs, cooling tower VFDs and hot water system added to DDC
- Common area interior and exterior LED upgrades
- 13 electrical transformer replacements
- Smart controls for kitchen walk-ins and exhaust hood
- Computerized maintenance management system, real time performance monitoring, and KPI measurement and verification through Ameresco’s AssetPlanner® software suite
