“We want to lower our operating costs at the site so that we can direct more funding to mission centered events, such as educational programs, new exhibits and the preservation of our buildings and grounds. We worked with OHC and Energility to get an energy audit. They were great to work with, helped us get some immediate savings right after the audit, and we have a plan.”
– Christie M. Weininger, Executive DirectorRutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums
The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums sought to reduce operating expenses while preserving its historic buildings and advancing its educational mission. Leadership required a structured, long-term Energy Plan to identify savings opportunities that would redirect resources toward exhibits, programs, and preservation initiatives.
Strategic Priorities
Reduce utility and operational costs
Preserve historic facilities responsibly
Align efficiency improvements with mission funding
Identify grant and rebate opportunities
Establish a practical implementation roadmap
Energility developed an Energy Plan (ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit) prioritizing immediate operational savings while outlining long-term efficiency projects to improve facility performance and financial stability.
Strategic Actions
ASHRAE Level II energy analysis
LED lighting retrofit planning
Boiler and chiller upgrade evaluation
Building automation system recommissioning
Electric rate optimization (20% reduction)
Coordination of grants and utility rebates
The Energy Plan delivered immediate operational improvements and identified over $80,000 in total savings opportunities, while establishing a clear roadmap for phased implementation.
Financial & Operational Results
Realized $14,000 in savings in year one
Identified $10,700 in low-cost operational improvements
Identified $22,000 in cost-effective energy conservation measures
Identified $30,000 in maintenance savings opportunities
Secured $17,425 in grants and utility rebates
Implemented 20% electric rate reduction strategy
Long-term energy improvement roadmap established
For historic institutions, energy management protects more than buildings. It protects mission capacity. A structured Energy Plan allows operating dollars to support preservation, education, and public engagement for the long term.