Kean University is set to make significant strides toward environmental responsibility with a major energy efficiency upgrade, thanks to a new partnership with our Engineered Solutions Program. This ambitious project will modernize the university’s lighting, heating, and hot water systems, underscoring a strong commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency.
This collaboration is indicative of a growing trend among educational institutions to invest in energy efficiency as a means of reducing costs and promoting environmental stewardship. By adopting these enhancements, the university is not only enhancing its infrastructure but also setting a benchmark for sustainability in the academic sector.
“We’re proud to support Kean University in its journey towards greater energy efficiency. Our team’s involvement in this project highlights our commitment to helping institutions achieve their goals,” said Susanna Chiu, senior director, Renewables and Energy Solutions, PSE&G. “These enhancements help reduce energy consumption and costs, enabling the university to invest the savings in other areas.”
As part of this initial phase, the university will upgrade interior and exterior lighting across 10 buildings. Outdated fluorescent bulbs are being replaced with energy-efficient LEDs, and advanced lighting controls with occupancy and vacancy sensors will also be installed. In addition to lighting improvements, the project will address heating and hot water systems. At the East Campus facility, oil-fired boilers and domestic hot water heaters will be replaced with modern gas-fired condensing models. This transition is expected to enhance efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
The university’s student center will also see meaningful enhancements, with new hot water boilers and the replacement of outdated air handler units. The new hot water boiler will include variable speed hot water, along with the addition of variable speed boiler primary pumps. These improvements will ensure the student center operates with greater efficiency and reliability.
The investment in these energy efficiency measures is an important step toward achieving our sustainability initiatives.”
– Steve Remotti, vice president of Campus Planning at Kean University
The financial scope of the project reflects its scale and impact. The total cost for the energy efficiency measures is estimated at approximately $5.7 million. As part of the Engineered Solutions Program, we will cover roughly 48% of the project costs, while the university will contribute approximately 52% to be repaid interest-free on its utility bill after construction is complete. The project is forecasted to achieve approximately $400,000 in annual gas and electric utility cost savings.
“We value our ongoing relationship with Kean University and are pleased to see this project come to fruition,” says Nicole Swan, director, Business Customer Solutions Group at PSE&G. “This initiative highlights our ability to deliver tailored solutions that address specific client needs, showcasing our role in facilitating impactful and practical energy improvements.”
Capital costs for the projects are determined as designs are finalized, after which bids are placed through a public bidding process. Kean University does not need to make any initial payments, as we cover the upfront costs for designing and installing the energy-efficient upgrades. Instead, the university will repay these costs over five years, interest-free, making the process both straightforward and financially manageable.
The Engineered Solutions Program provides big savings and bid-ready designs on whole-building energy efficiency upgrades for large facilities. Eligible customers include municipalities, colleges and universities, schools, hospitals, nonprofits, and multi-family housing complexes.
To explore how our Engineered Solutions Program can benefit your business and begin the intake process, click here.
For more information on our broader range of energy efficiency programs for businesses, including options beyond Engineered Solutions, visit bizsave.pseg.com.
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