18A — December 2024 — Owners, Developers & Managers — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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O wners , D evelopers & M anagers Hutchinson delivers big savings as direct install ▪▪ program covers nearly 80% of upgrade costs Gateway 26 boosts energy efficiency and cuts costs with direct install upgrades
t Gateway 26, the largest merchandise casino on the Wild- woods Boardwalk featuring 400 slot machines, over 150 cranes, arcade games and more, creating a comfortable environment for its custom- ers has always been a prior- ity. Thanks to Hutchinson, a trade ally for Atlantic City Electric’s Small Business Direct Install Program, the business has taken its energy solutions and savings to the next level. “Working with Hutchinson for our second Direct Install A
project has been an absolute game-changer for our busi- ness,” said Brian Sharpe, managing partner. “We were referred to Hutchinson by At- lantic City Electric in 2014 for our first project, and after 10 years the HVAC equipment sure takes a beating from the shore salt water. It was time to upgrade again and we knew exactly who to trust.” After conducting an energy assessment to determine Di - rect Install equipment eligibil- ity, Hutchinson replaced the outdated HVAC units with six high-efficiency rooftop
units, a separate gas furnace, and three split systems. Out- dated fluorescent lighting was replaced with energy-saving LED lights. “The difference has been phe- nomenal,” continues Sharpe. “In the past, we struggled with keeping certain areas comfort- able, especially our popular ‘crane’ game room featuring “claw machines.” It used to be so hot in there, but this year it’s been a completely different story - customers are actu- ally staying longer because the space is finally comfortable.” The LED lighting upgrade was another big win. October energy bills dropped dramati- cally, and Hutchinson handled everything, so Gateway 26 didn’t have to pull their team off other projects. Plus, unlike the old fluorescent lights, the LEDs don’t generate extra heat, which is a big plus in the summer. The best part? The Direct Install program paid nearly 80% of the total project cost, and Gateway 26 also took ad- vantage of financing for 5 years at 0% interest. “With business expenses rising, this program was un - believably beneficial for us. Our electricity bills have gone down, and this year, we paid significantly less. Other people don’t believe the savings we’re getting, but it’s 100% true. Hutchinson does everything – you just sit back and enjoy the savings,” said Sharpe. “The entire process with Hutchinson was so smooth— everything they promised, they delivered. If I had to rate them on a scale of 1 to 10, I’d give them an 11. We’re beyond thrilled with the re- sults and can’t recommend Hutchinson and the Direct Install program enough!” Highlights • Project Payback: $67,400 on a Value of $323,198 • Direct Install Incentive Offered by Utility: $255,798 • Technology: Packaged HVAC Units, Gas Furnace, Split Systems, LED Lighting • Direct Install Paid Nearly 80% of Upgrades • Project Payback: 5 Years at Zero Percent • Estimated Annual Savings: ▪ $15,500 Energy Cost Savings ▪ 98,264 kWh ▪ 1,630 therms ▪ Saving $1,291 per month and only paying $1,125 fi - nancing per month MAREJ
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