Unlocking Energy Efficiency Across a Multi-Building Life Sciences Campus
Challenge
A leading bioprocessing and life sciences manufacturer operating a multi-building campus in Marlborough, Massachusetts, sought to reduce energy consumption across its office and amenity facilities while supporting long-term facility performance goals. The campus included three office buildings and a central amenity building housing a cafeteria, fitness center, and conference facilities.
The company needed to improve energy efficiency without disrupting daily operations or occupant comfort. Conventional lighting systems risked unnecessary energy use, higher operating costs, and missed opportunities for sustainability improvement.
Solution
Working closely with facility stakeholders, Mantis created a straightforward path to greater energy efficiency and stronger operational performance:
- Identify high-impact opportunities to reduce lighting-related energy consumption.
- Deploy intelligent lighting controls with built-in photocells and occupancy sensors.
- Create wireless lighting zones that automatically adapt to occupancy and available daylight.
The upgraded system reduced unnecessary runtime, optimized lighting usage throughout the campus, and improved overall facility performance. Significant utility incentives further improved project economics and accelerated return on investment.
Results
The project helped the organization avoid ongoing costs associated with excessive energy consumption and create a more efficient, responsive facility. By combining intelligent controls, energy-efficient operation, and incentive funding, the campus achieved meaningful financial, operational, and sustainability value.
Performance Outcomes:
- $350,000 in incentives secured to offset project costs
- $151,000 in total annual energy savings achieved
- 870,500 kWh reduced annually across the campus
- 1.6-year project payback delivered
- 377 MT CO2e emissions reduced annually