NATIONAL PARK CONCESSION BUILDINGS

ASHRAE Level 1 Energy Audit

In the summer of 2018, Aramark conducted an ASHRAE Level 1 Energy Audit of the Glacier National Park Concession Buildings. The main objectives of the energy audit were to: 1.) Identify operational energy efficiency improvement opportunities for electricity and fossil fuels (heating oil and propane). 2.) Identify energy capital projects and 3.) Identify water conservation opportunities.

Prior to the visit, the Aramark Energy data team collected two years of utility bills to perform an energy analysis to better understand the park’s energy consumption for electricity, fossil fuel, and water, and the associated utility costs. The energy consumption and cost information was used to evaluate the overall energy performance of the buildings and to develop an energy benchmark of the facilities. While on site the Aramark energy team collaborated with operations staff, and performed a facility assessment walkthrough of the 48,993 square foot facility, including a night walkthrough, to identify operational deficiencies and potential capital improvements that affect utility usage.

The National Parks Service’s “Green Parks” Sustainability Plan defines the collective vision and strategic plan for sustainable operations across the National Park Service (NPS). Two of the ten sustainability categories under this plan include being “Energy Smart” and “Water Wise”.

If fully implemented, the conservation measures that were identified by the Aramark energy audit would reduce energy use intensity of the Glacier Bay Concessions Buildings by 8%, nearly 1/3 of the NPS 2025 goal. The energy benchmarking performed as part of the energy audit would “Improve energy use tracking” and would “inform energy decisions” meeting these Green Parks Plan stated goals. Furthermore, greenhouse gases would be reduced by 2.6 metric tons annually.