Case Study

City of Loveland Park Lighting

Mac Electric successfully implemented exterior lighting upgrades at North Shore Park, Mehaffey Park, and Dwayne Webster Park in Loveland, transitioning from traditional lighting to energy-efficient LED systems. This initiative aligns with the city’s sustainability and fiscal responsibility goals, delivering notable reductions in energy usage, maintenance costs, and greenhouse gas emissions, while also leveraging substantial utility rebates.

Project Overview: North Shore Park

Scope: Upgraded lighting at 4 tennis courts

Lights Replaced: 54 exterior lights

Financials:

Project Total: $56,682.00
Rebates: $50,000
Net Cost: $6,682
Payback Period: 1 year

Savings:

Annual Energy Savings: $19,221
Annual Maintenance Savings: $1,152
Total Annual Savings: $20,373
10-Year Cumulative Savings: $204,375
Energy Reduction: 74%

Project Overview: Mehaffey Park

Scope: Upgraded lighting at basketball and 2 tennis courts

Lights Replaced: 54 exterior lights

Financials:

Project Total: $82,043.00
Rebates: $50,000
Net Cost: $32,043
Payback Period: 2 years

Savings:

Annual Energy Savings: $16,060
Annual Maintenance Savings: $1,152
Total Annual Savings: $17,211
10-Year Cumulative Savings: $172,760
Energy Reduction: 63%

Project Overview: Dwayne Webster Park

Scope: Upgraded lighting at 1 tennis court

Lights Replaced: 19 exterior lights

Financials:

Project Total: $10,995.00
Rebates: $10,995
Net Cost: $0
Payback Period: Immediate

Savings:

Annual Energy Savings: $3,971
Annual Maintenance Savings: $210
Total Annual Savings: $4,181
10-Year Cumulative Savings: $41,811
Energy Reduction: 74%

Key Takeaways

Total Project Investment: $149,720
Total Rebates Secured: $110,995
Total Net Cost to City: $38,725
Total Annual Savings: $41,765
Combined 10-Year Savings: $418,946
Average Payback Period: ~1.1 years

Strategic Implications

Environmental Impact: Significant reductions in energy consumption (up to 74%) help the City of Loveland meet environmental sustainability goals.

Financial Return: With a low net investment and short payback periods, the projects yield high long-term returns, offering fiscal efficiency.

Public Value: Enhanced lighting quality improves safety and usability of public recreational spaces at a lower long-term cost.