SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS
CLT Pilot Project 2012
2012 CLT Pilot Project Overview
During the summer of 2012, Dave Dalton, chairman of the Charlotte
Regional Partnership’s New Energy Capital Technology Development Advisory Board,
approached Jerry Orr, CLT’s Aviation Director, about the potential of utilizing CLT’s
high profile facilities to showcase new energy technologies developed,
manufactured and represented by the local region.
CLT’s Aviation Director agreed to proceed with establishing a public/private
partnership and create a 2012 Pilot Project to showcase the region’s energy potential
through integrating the newest energy efficiency lighting technologies as well as aid
CLT in contributing to its sustainability goals. A steering committee comprised of
public and private sector representatives was formed to head the project.
The 2012 Pilot Project Involved:
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Replacing 12 traditional High Pressure Sodium (HPS) street lights with new,
energy efficient LED street lights at the departure level along the
curbside roadway
Creating a smart grid system to connect the 12 new LED light fixtures
Replacing the 2 Metal Halide (MH) spotlights shining on the Queen
Charlotte statue with 2 LED spotlights
Replacing 7 ceiling mounted HPS canopy fixtures with LEDs at the arrivals
lower level
Installing 2 solar parking lot lights in the Long Term 4 parking lot
Fast Facts
Start Date..................................................................................11/16/2012
Completion Date................................................................... 04/17/2013
Public Sector Patners
Rob Phocas- City of Charlotte Energy & Sustainability Manager
Patrick Cerri- CLT Sustainability Specialist
Mark Wiebke- Assistant Aviation Director of Facilities
Dr. Cheryl Richards- Dean of Northeastern University (Charlotte)
Associated Public Sector Partners
Jim Evans, Mike Pridgen, Ted Cisine, Grey Drum, David Roberts
Jeff Talbot, Ron Rodriguez, Reynold Daphness, Tim Thomas
Private Sector Partners and Associated Contacts
Nova Lighting............................................................................. Bill Hurd
GMI Microcircuits............................................................... Dave Dalton
nexgrid...................... John Espey, Haim Shaul, Costa Apostolakis
SunEnergy1........................................................................... Jay Sistrunk
LED Roadway Lighting.............. Dale Nicholson, Darren Zwicher
LumiSolair.................................. Dr. Abinad Rangesh, Divy Kamboj
Hubbell................................................................................................... N/A
Objectives achieved:
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Continued compliance with goals stated by the City of Charlotte’s Environmental
Focus Area Plan for:
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Clean energy growth through solar lighting
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Leading by example by practicing environmental stewardship in City
operations
Encouraging the use of energy efficient projects where applicable in
compliance with CLT’s Sustainability Program
Demonstrated the strength of the overall Charlotte-Metro area’s potential in
energy efficiency lighting and associated technologies
Collaborating through a mutually beneficial public/private partnership
The success of the 2012 Pilot Project has served as a catalyst to create annual pilot
projects and new public/private partnerships.
Pilot Project
5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28208
moving towards a sustainable future
P.O. Box 19066
Charlotte, NC 28219
P 704.359.4000
F 704.359.4030
T 1.800.FLY.CDIA
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Profile Sheet: 2 of 6
CLT Pilot Project 2012
Before
After
High Pressure Sodium (HPS)
LED
Departures Level Curbside- LED Street Lights
The upper level curbside roadway contained twelve 250 watt high pressure
sodium (HPS) street lights that have been around since the terminal’s
construction. As one of the most highly trafficked areas of the terminal, the pilot
project steering committee identified this area as the main attraction for the pilot
project. This component integrates two providers of LED streetlight systems, one
manufacturer, and one provider of an advanced streetlight control
and monitoring software (see profile sheet 3).
Fast Facts
Start Date..................................................................................11/16/2012
Completion Date................................................................... 04/17/2013
Location.................................... Upper Level Roadway (Departures)
........ 307 KwH / 0.25 ton CO2 reduction
Industry Standards
LEED.................................................................. 2009 O&M - SS Credit 8
IgCC...................................................................................... Section 409.1
SAM.............................................................................................. O&M 1.11
IECC................................................................................... Not Applicable
Project Notes
Providers........................ LED Roadway Lighting and SunEnergy1
Number of Units..................................................................................... 12
Fixture Wattges....................................................................... 200 & 160
Energy Reduction...................................... 28% vs. old HPS lighting
CLT Project Contact.....................................Sustainability Specialist
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The steering committee chose SunEnergy 1, LED Roadway Lighting LTD. (LRL),
General Microcircuits (GMI), and Nexgrid to participate in this component. All
partners were encouraged to collaborate amongst each other to provide a high
quality lighting system with minimal energy usage.
Project Components:
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Provider Bios
4 SunEnergy1 SL 160W LED streetlights
8 LED Roadway Lighting LRL’s SAT-M 200W LED streetlights
All 12 lights equipped with Nexgrid’s smartgrid technology
Cree, a North Carolina based company, manufactured the LEDs
used in SunEnergy1’s fixtures
GMI was used to produce selected components of LED Roadway
Lighting’s fixtures. GMI is a global advanced electronics
manufacturing company providing circuit board and integrated
assemblies to manufacturers in diverse industries and applications.
All the new LED lights used in this project are a 5,000K color
temperature
SunEnergy1 is a NC-based full-service solar technology company
and assists in every phase of a solar project including design,
installation and operation. SunEnergy1 also offers design and
installation of commercial and industrial LED lighting systems.
LED Roadway Lighting Ltd. (LRL) is a Canadian manufacturer of
LED street lighting fixtures and control systems. For this pilot
project, we partnered with local Charlotte-metro area
manufacturer General Microcircuits (GMI) to produce our product.
The result of this pilot was an overall improvement in lighting all throughout the
roadway with an average of a 28% reduction in energy usage. Compared to HPS,
LED lights not only provide a higher Color Reflective Index (CRI) enabling
passengers to have better visibility, but also reduced energy usage and a much
longer lasting life that benefits CLT with reduced maintenance and energy costs.
Pilot Project
5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28208
moving towards a sustainable future
P.O. Box 19066
Charlotte, NC 28219
P 704.359.4000
F 704.359.4030
T 1.800.FLY.CDIA
cltairport.com
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CLT Pilot Project 2012
ecoSwitch SL
Nexgrid’s Energy Monitoring Software
Smart Grid
While CLT was replacing its 12 High Pressure Sodium (HPS) roadway lights with
LED lights as a component of CLT’s 2012 Pilot Project, an opportunity presented
itself to integrate advanced monitoring technology for the new LED roadway
lights as another component of the pilot project.
The pilot project steering committee selected Nexgrid to participate in the
advanced monitoring technology.
ecoNet SL
Fast Facts
Start Date..................................................................................11/16/2012
Completion Date................................................................... 04/17/2013
Location..................................... Upper Level Roadway (Departures)
.................... Advanced Energy Monitoring
Industry Standards
LEED................................................................................... Not Applicable
IgCC................................................................................... Section 603.2.2
SAM.................................................................................... Not Applicable
IECC................................................................................. Section C405.2.4
Project Notes
Provider.......................................................................................... Nexgrid
Number of Units..................................................................................... 12
Additional Energy Savings.......... 10-25% vs. a regular photocell
CLT Project Contact.....................................Sustainability Specialist
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Nexgrid’s ecoOne enterprise software provides meter data, network, load control,
streetlight, outage & customer portal management all in one easy-to-use
platform. CLT utilized 1 ecoNet SL gateway and 12 ecoSwitch SL’s in the pilot
project. The devices were installed by simply plugging into the existing
Provider Bio
SL’s; and its IT crew to install the ecoNet SL communication gateway,
which provides the smart grid network infrastructure while monitoring and
managing the streetlight.
Nexgrid builds and deploys broadband-based smart grid
solutions built on 100% open standards. Nexgrid's software
and hardware products provide real-time capabilities to
The ecoSwitch SL houses a 30 amp relay and ZigBee communication module for
direct control of streetlight scheduling, monitoring power consumption and
current sensing for power outages. This powerful feature allows for detailed load
study functions. In addition to streetlight control, the ecoSwitch SL ensures
greater reliability and redundancy throughout the smart grid network
infrastructure.
turnkey solution that includes automated metering,
connect/disconnect, street light control, home energy
management, demand response, distributed generation,
meter data management, and a host of other features.
Before the project, CLT was using a remote photo sensor to control the 12 lights.
With Nexgrid’s software and hardware, CLT is now able to program the lights to
on during a thunderstorm to ensure passenger safety, as well as having the LED
streetlights dim during the late night hours of no passenger activity to conserve
energy. In addition, an increase in labor productivity is now possible, since the
in vehicles looking for outages.
Pilot Project
5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28208
moving towards a sustainable future
P.O. Box 19066
Charlotte, NC 28219
P 704.359.4000
F 704.359.4030
T 1.800.FLY.CDIA
cltairport.com
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CLT Pilot Project 2012
Before
After
Metal Halide (MH)
LED
Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg Statue- LED Spotlights
Until March 2013, the 15-foot Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg statue sat atop a
pedestal in front of the terminal building. Due to its close proximity to CLT’s 2012
Pilot Project footprint, the steering committee elected to incorporate the Statue’s
lighting as a component of the project.
Before the steering committee chose Nova Lighting to provide an LED spotlight
solution, the 2.5-ton sculpture was lit by 2, inefficient 295-watt metal halide (MH)
lighting fixtures that were unable to provide directional light. Nova Lighting with
headquarters in Charlotte NC, is the largest lighting distributer in the Carolinas.
Nova Lighting was given great flexibility to provide a solution to the statue.
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To better illuminate the sculpture, Nova Lighting provided
two Color Kinetics eW Blast LED spotlights.
The light fixtures supplied were 50-watt LED spotlights
with an adjustable 10-degree beam spread to perfectly
highlight the bronze statue.
This flexibility provided much more directional lighting so
that the statue was better lit than in the past.
With minimal lumen depreciation and a 70,000-hour life,
Queen Charlotte will be illuminated with no maintenance
for more than five years.
When compared to the old MH fixtures, the new LED
spotlights produce an 83 percent reduction in energy.
Fast Facts
Start Date..................................................................................11/16/2012
Completion Date................................................................... 04/17/2013
Old Location............................................................... Front of Terminal
New Temporary Location........... Between Hourly Parking Decks
......1,073 KwH / 0.86 ton CO2 reduction
Industry Standards
LEED.................................................................................. Not Applicable
IgCC................................................................................... Not Applicable
SAM................................................................................... Not Applicable
IECC................................................................................... Not Applicable
Project Notes
Provider................................................................ Philips-Color Kinetics
Partner & Distributor......................................................Nova Lighting
Number of Units....................................................................................... 2
Fixture Wattge........................................................................................ 50
Energy Reduction....................................... 83% vs. old MH lighting
CLT Project Contact.....................................Sustainability Specialist
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Provider & Partner Bios
Philips Lighting provides high quality lighting solutions with
minimal energy usage.
distribution for lighting. Services include auditing, design and
turn key installation for the industrial/commercial, institutional,
hospitality, petroleum, & municipal market segments.
Note: To accommodate the construction of the New Hourly Parking
Deck and Rental Car Facility, the Queen Charlotte statue was temporarily
relocated between the East and West Daily parking decks. The LED
spotlights from this project were relocated as well and continue to illuminate the
sculpture in its new location.
Pilot Project
5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28208
moving towards a sustainable future
P.O. Box 19066
Charlotte, NC 28219
P 704.359.4000
F 704.359.4030
T 1.800.FLY.CDIA
cltairport.com
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Profile Sheet: 5 of 6
CLT Pilot Project 2012
Before
After
High Pressure Sodium (HPS)
LED
Arrivals Level Curbside- LED Canopy Lights
While most of CLT’s 2012 Pilot Project was occurring on the upper level curbside
roadway (departures), the pilot project steering committee decided to add a
component to the lower level curbside roadway (arrivals).
Nova Lighting was selected to provide an energy efficient alternative to the
existing 190 watt High Pressure Sodium (HPS) canopy light fixtures that burn
24 hours per day. Nova Lighting chose Hubbell LED Lights because they are
made in America and provide high quality lighting and product.
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Hubbell Endura LED canopy fixtures use only 55 watts per fixture
Energy efficiency, long life and improving light levels in an area with
high traffic were key components for choosing the Endura LED canopy
fixture which has a 215,000 hour life
Nova Lighting in a joint partnership with local Electrical Design and
Construction Inc. (EDCI), provided the fixtures and installation at no
charge for CLT
To ensure added visibility and saftey, the lights were installed in the area
with the most foot traffic and vehicle traffic.
The 7 lights were installed outside the baggage claim area in between
doors A&B.
The successful result of this component of the pilot project is an added degree of
passenger safety due to the improved light levels, together with a 72% reduction
in energy usage.
Fast Facts
Start Date..................................................................................11/16/2012
Completion Date................................................................... 04/17/2013
Location..................................... Outside Baggage Claim Doors A&B
......1,183 KwH / 0.95 ton CO2 reduction
Industry Standards
LEED.................................................................................. Not Applicable
IgCC...................................................................................... Section 409.1
SAM................................................................................... Not Applicable
IECC................................................................................... Not Applicable
Project Notes
Provider.......................................................................................... Hubbell
Partners & Distributor.................................... EDCI & Nova Lighting
Number of Units....................................................................................... 7
Fixture Wattge........................................................................................ 55
Energy Reduction...................................... 72% vs. old HPS lighting
CLT Project Contact.....................................Sustainability Specialist
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Provider Bio
Hubbell Incorporated has a history of manufacturing electrical
products since 1888. By 2002, they had developed or
purchased 19 lighting divisions to form Hubbell Lighting.
Beacon Lighting is one of those companies. Originally a post
top decorative street lighting company, Beacon has developed
into a leader in LED Lighting, specializing in area, canopy,
garage and general flood lighting. The Beacon fixture installed
at CLT is the Endura Series.
Pilot Project
5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28208
moving towards a sustainable future
P.O. Box 19066
Charlotte, NC 28219
P 704.359.4000
F 704.359.4030
T 1.800.FLY.CDIA
cltairport.com
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CLT Pilot Project 2012
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Bus Shelter at Night without Light
Bus Shelter at Night with Solar Light
Bus Shelter During Day with Solar Light
Solar Parking Lot Lights
Divyanshu Kamboj, a graduate student in the MS Energy Systems at Northeastern
University was working with Lumi•Solair LLC in a graduate co-op position.
As part of exploring potential sustainability initiatives for the Northeastern
community, Divyanshu initiated the introduction of Lumi•Solair’s off-grid
streetlight systems. Divyanshu contacted Dr. Cheryl L. Richards; the Regional
Dean & CEO at Northeastern Charlotte campus, to explore potential regional
collaborations, and Dr. Richards showed strong support for the proposal and she
shared this idea with Robert Phocas; the City of Charlotte’s Energy & Sustainability
Manager. Mr. Phocas was supportive on including Lumi•Solair’s streetlights for
one of the components of CLT’s 2012 Pilot Project, and the concept was
discussed with the pilot project steering committee.
CLT collaborated with Lumi•Solair to install 2 Solar-powered ‘Swan’ streetlight
of renewable
energy lighting technology. These lights are designed and manufactured in USA.
The long term 4 parking lot is currently under a FAA height res
thus making it difficult for standard grid-tied pole lighting to be installed.
In addition, there is no current lighting infrastructure for grid-tied poles to be
installed into. The Swan streetlight units were installed at two of the four bus
stops of the long term 4 parking lot in an effort to increase public safety, as well
as showcase the green technology.
Fast Facts
Start Date..................................................................................11/16/2012
Completion Date................................................................... 04/17/2013
Location......................................................... Long Term 4 Parking Lot
*........ 1,489 KwH / 1.19 ton CO2 reduction
Industry Standards
LEED.................................................................. 2009 O&M - SS Credit 8
IgCC.......................................................................................Section 409.1
SAM...............................................................................................O&M 1.11
IECC................................................................................... Not Applicable
Project Notes
Provider................................................................................... Lumi•Solair
Partner.............................................................Northeastern University
Number of Units....................................................................................... 2
PV System Capacity....................................................... 320W per unit
Savings.................................................. $50/mo vs. grid-tied lighting
CLT Project Contact.....................................Sustainability Specialist
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Provider Bio
Lumi•Solair combines solar technology with state of the art
energy management to build streetlights that are 100%
self-sufficient. Lumi•Solair's lighting products eliminate the
savings for the end customer, compared with traditional grid
connected lampposts. Lumi•Solair is committed in achieving
absolute reliability for their off-grid streetlight systems in
adverse operating environments.
The solar panel above on the light pole gathers sunlight during the day and
converts it into direct current (DC), which is then stored in lithium iron phosphate
batteries located next to the pole. The LED light runs off the battery power at
night. To ensure reliability and redundancy, the batteries are capable of holding
their charge for approximately 4 consecutive cloudy days in a row. Each solar light
uses an average of 60 watts, compared to the standard grid-tied 400 watt High
Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights in use. Thus, not only is a 100% energy savings
realized, but also a reduction in 1.19 of CO2 (a greenhouse gas) is avoided yearly
by not using grid-tied electricity that is powered by fossil fuels.
Pilot Project
5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28208
moving towards a sustainable future
P.O. Box 19066
Charlotte, NC 28219
P 704.359.4000
F 704.359.4030
T 1.800.FLY.CDIA
cltairport.com