Sigler Distributing Warehouse
Sigler Distributing, Inc. was the first commercial project to qualify for the
New Mexico Sustainable Building Tax Credit. This new, 64,000 square foot
building replaced a smaller existing building on the same site. When Sigler
Distributing, Inc. began plans for the new building, management decided to
further its commitment to green operations by seeking LEED-Silver certification
and incorporating as many state-of-the-art environmental measures as possible
into the new building.
Sigler estimates that the energy-efficiency measures installed in the
building design only accounted for 1-2% of the overall first cost, and expect a
full payback of energy-efficiency measure costs within 2-3 years. The company is
eligible for a state tax credit of approximately $120,000, which helps reduce
the payback period.
The building design incorporates numerous energy-efficiency measures. Sigler
expects these measures to reduce energy costs by approximately 25%.
- Efficient mechanical system
- Fan-powered variable air volume (VAV) series and parallel terminal
units with hot water reheat
- VAV air handler
- Air-cooled chiller, which resets based on demand from 55 to 65
degrees
- 90% efficient natural gas boilers
- Demand control ventilation with CO2 sensors in each VAV fan-powered
box zone
- Energy efficient lighting systems
- Extensive use of day lighting through the warehouse and second floor
of office space reduces the need for lighting fixture use
- Smart sensors on lights throughout building "learn" regular use
patterns and turn off/on automatically
- Photosensors on each individual lighting fixture in warehouse adjust
the lighting intensity based on daylight availability and occupancy
- Occupancy sensors in office and retail spaces
- Each space is equipped with the lowest wattage bulb needed
- Reflective roofing materials
- High R-value wall and roof insulation
- Electric vehicle charging stations for use by fleet and customer
vehicles
- Bike racks, showers and change rooms encourage staff and customers to
reduce driving
Quick Facts
- Building Size: 64,000 sq ft
- Building Use: Office and retail (17,000 sq ft) and warehouse
(47,000 sq ft)
- New Mexico Sustainable Buildings Tax Credit: Approximately
$120,000
- Expected payback period: 2-3 years
- Energy Savings: Approximately 25% relative to mandatory energy
code
- Project Team:
Architect - Studio Southwest Architects
LEED Consultant - Halcom Consulting
Contractor - CI Construction
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