Persistently high, recurring operational costs are widely recognized as an especially significant issue for lab facilities. During the summer of 2019, Florida State University (FSU) initiated a competitive selection process to engage design and commissioning providers to retro-commission existing research laboratories and improve their energy performance. This effort was part of a larger-scale progressive program led by FSU Utilities and Engineering Services to increase safety, efficiency, and sustainability within FSU’s existing laboratory facilities.
“The new light commissioning process for laboratories supports the university’s efforts to operate top performing research labs,” said Jim Stephens, executive director of utilities, maintenance, and engineering. “It is consistent with the efforts that have driven Florida State University to be a top 20 public research institution.”