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Wesleyan College

Customer’s GoalTo address serious equipment problems, improve conditions, and make an environmental impact.

Our Solution Lighting Upgrades New high efficient air conditioning for three dorms Comprehensive Design Engineering Kitchen retrofits including dishwasher and steamer to

reduce energy usage New state-of-the-art controlsBottom Line: Linc provided Wesleyan with a solution that reduced energy and operational costs whilegreatly improving comfort levels, all on a self-funding basis.

Benefits Reduced Equipment Failures Higher Student and Faculty Satisfaction Electric and Gas Savings Maintenance Savings Single Source Accountability Local/National Approach by Linc Addressed All

Needs

Wesleyan College is a highly regarded woman’s college located in Macon, Georgia. The college administration and staff were challenged with constant equipment failures, uncomfortable conditions, and high energy costs. Additionally, the college was fully committed to making an environmental impact by reducing energy costs.

Linc Mechanical and Hays Service, the Linc organization serving the Macon market, teamed up to bring Wesleyan a unique approach. This team combined the best of both worlds to lower overall costs and improve conditions.

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Columbia College

Customer’s GoalImprove the residence halls’ comfort systems and replace a significantly deteriorated steam system as a means to further enrich the educational environment.

Our Solution Financial guarantees which allowed for project financing Install HVAC systems with individual room controls Increase the dependability of all comfort systems Focus on mission critical core needs Meet a very compressed construction timeline Provide a firm fixed price contract. Produced $6 million for capital improvements

Bottom Line: Dr. Whitson has remarked that Linc’s program is the only way this project could have beenaccomplished without a large charitable contribution or an increase in student assessments.

Benefits Used reduced operating costs, both energy and

maintenance, along with affordable capital infusion in order to produce the required funding.

Replaced an obsolete central boiler system. Install self-contain PTAC’s in the freshman residence hall Upgraded central air delivery system to improve indoor

air quality Improved the condition of the community pool Create a culture for the students focused on reducing

the college’s carbon footprint. Expedited the construction schedule to meet occupancy

requirements

Columbia College is a private liberal arts women's college related to the United Methodist Church ;with a legacy of developing women leaders possessing the courage, commitment, confidence and competence to build a better world. In addition to the Women’s College, coeducational evening and graduate programs are offered. Enrollment is 1500 students from 23 states and 20 countries. 

Dr. Caroline Whitson, President, sought the financial and technical acumen of Linc’s Bundled Energy Services’ team to assist the college with the difficult task of finding the means to replace an aging infrastructure. As with most private colleges, very strict borrowing rules were limiting the college’s ability to address this issue on their own and why Linc’s experience in this area was key to a successful project.

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Brenau University

Customer’s GoalTo make needed improvements and replacements while paying for them from the existing budgets.

Our Solution Campus-wide lighting upgrades New high-efficiency air conditioning in 13 buildings Comprehensive Design Engineering Decommissioned two large, old, and inefficient boilers Campus-wide energy reductions New state-of-the-art controls, including humidity

controlBottom Line: For the second time, Dr. Dempsey chose Linc to help improve conditions and reduce costs, while paying for it all on a self-funding basis.

Benefits New equipment to replace failing older equipment Improved environment, resulting in higher Student

and Faculty satisfaction Electric and Gas Savings Maintenance Savings Single Source Accountability Significant Environmental Impact

Brenau University is a woman’s college located in Gainesville, Georgia. The historic campus is noted for its preserved buildings and picturesque grounds; however, behind the scenes there were major issues related to the environmental systems. Dr. Wayne Dempsey, Executive VP & CFO, knew Linc from his time in the same role at Shorter College. Dempsey told Linc he needed the same program that Linc provided Shorter, but was concerned because Brenau had no money in the budget for their major replacement needs. Linc developed a self-funding solution that used existing funds to pay for major improvements, including new air conditioning, heating, controls, and lighting systems. Quarterly energy audits have shown savings every quarter since the program was implemented.

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Shorter CollegeShorter College is one of the oldest, most respected colleges in Georgia. Like many college campuses across the country, they had serious environmental and equipment issues in many of their facilities. They realized the deferred maintenance problem had to be resolved.

With no capital money available and a tight budget to keep, Mr. Wayne Dempsey, the Sr. Vice President of Administrative Affairs turned to Linc Mechanical to help in finding a solution. His most pressing issue was the Fine Arts building. There were numerous heating, cooling, and environmental problems. In addition, there were major leaks in the building. “It was like standing under a shower in certain areas” said Dick Taylor, Shorter College’s Director of Facilities.

The program Linc Mechanical developed not only resolved these issues, but it is paying for itself out of electric, water, and maintenance savings.

Customer’s GoalTo find a solution to the serious environmental and equipment issues that Shorter College continued to have without additional capital and a tight budget.

Our Solution $520,000 Program Design/Build Bundled Energy Solution Lighting Upgrades Water System Upgrades Eliminated Leaking Roof Upgraded and Repaired Rooftop AC New, State-of-the-Art Controls Ongoing Maintenance of Facility

Bottom Line: This program resulted in a 30% campus-wide energy cost reduction.

Benefits Increased classroom comfort Upgraded lighting resulting in improved learning environment for

students Improved equipment reliability and uptime Increased energy efficiency Reduced owning, operating, and maintenance costs Enhanced responsiveness and service to customer Enhanced temperature controls Repair damaged roof Savings in water usage