LED Lighting and controls upgrade

Founded in 1899, Simmons is a private university that sits in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. Featuring a historic campus and 8:1 student/faculty ratio, Simmons delivers a high-quality and boutique experience to its students. This includes close attention to the operations of its buildings as well.

The goal of this design/build project was to decrease energy usage and implement smart control over lighting systems with a modest project payback period and minimal disruption to campus life.

The Solution

This turnkey upgrade project started with a no-cost audit to identify energy efficiency opportunities. This resulted in identifying retrofits in two primary buildings on campus. The project featured new lighting, retrofitted lamps, and fixtures with added occupancy controls.

The project was designed to fit staff and student schedules. Our team completed the project using a combination of first, second, and third shifts to finish the job with as minimal disruption as possible. 

• LED lighting
• Advanced controls
• Utility incentive qualification
• No-cost energy audit

The Results

Once complete, kWh usage decreased in these buildings’ lighting systems by 79%. We added or replaced 35% of this project’s fixtures with built-in occupancy sensors. Our team fine-tuned these fixtures to turn off and save additional energy in unoccupied areas. Mantis also improved the pool area with both wattage savings and higher lumen output. The increased lumens resulted in a more inviting and brighter space.