2024 Recognition Recipients

The Smarter Small Buildings Campaign shines a spotlight on outstanding achievements in HVAC controls within small commercial buildings.

LUSH

Best Practice - Operations and Maintenance

The cosmetics retailer LUSH is recognized in the Best Practice - Operations and Maintenance (O&M) category, which includes developing and implementing a comprehensive and occupant-centered O&M plan. Advanced controls enable LUSH to automatically generate a monthly 'HVAC Fix List' forwarded to the maintenance team for review and proactive action. View the case study.

Bakersfield College

Energy Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The California-based public community college Bakersfield College is recognized for Energy Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (JDEI), which honors projects that incorporate JDEI practices or have a positive impact on disadvantaged communities. Bakersfield College installed a new HVAC system with increased zoning and occupancy controls in their Welcome Center which serves as a student-centric one-stop-shop for their academic needs. Now students can more comfortably meet with counselors, pay tuition and sign up for classes. View the case study.

Sheetz

Innovation

Convenience store retailer Sheetz is recognized in the Innovation category, which honors innovative approaches to controls such as unique use of alarming and analytics. With a centralized view of the HVAC equipment at 700 stores (4.2 million square feet), they saw an average of 11% savings in whole building energy consumption. In addition, they have implemented an HVAC auditing process that enables the energy team to identify and resolve issues at sites before the BMS even alarms by reviewing HVAC operational data in custom dashboards. View the case study.