ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL

Energy Related Projects

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for 16.5 million square feet of facilities in Washington, DC that include the U.S. Capitol, Senate, House of Representatives, Library of Congress, Capitol Police, Capitol Grounds, and Botanic Garden. Entech has been assisting the AOC with many of their energy initiatives as demonstrated below.

PREPARATION OF ANNUAL ENERGY REPORT
Congress passed the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which was signed into law by President Bush on August 8, 2005. It requires that the AOC submit an Annual Report on congressional energy management, water management, and conservation programs. To assist the AOC, Entech prepared Annual Energy Reports to Congress for 2006, 2007, and 2008.

ANNUAL ENERGY PLAN
Entech also prepared annual comprehensive Energy Plans that were submitted to Congress. Entech assisted the AOC in preparing these plans for 2006 and 2007.

COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY AUDIT - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AND THOMAS JEFFERSON BUILDING
Entech performed a comprehensive energy audit of two buildings totaling 685,000 square feet, including evaluation of utility systems, building envelope, HVAC, lighting, plumbing, water, and BAS/EMS systems.

COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY AUDIT - U.S. CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS
Entech performed a comprehensive energy audit for five buildings totaling 500,000 square feet. The audit included developing HVAC and lighting models to simulate building energy use and cost. Twenty-four energy conservation measures were recommended as a result of the investigations.

COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY AUDIT – U.S. CAPITOL
Entech is currently conducting a comprehensive energy audit of the U.S. Capitol Building. The report is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2010.

COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY AUDIT – BOTANIC GARDEN
Entech is currently conducting a comprehensive energy audit of the Botanic Garden Conservatory and Production facility. Entech has a related contract with the AOC and EPA to identify stormwater reuse projects. Selected projects will reduce stormwater flow to the city’s “combined” sewers and will be used as exhibition projects for the public to learn about sustainable design in urban settings.