Conserving energy for a transportation pioneer

PROJECT

Setting high standards

Calspan was looking for ways to save money on their energy—a complex task for a 500,000 square foot research and testing facility. Our experts responded with a tailored demand response strategy.

A history of testing the limits

Calspan has been a leader in aviation testing since being founded in part by the Wright Brothers 70 years ago. And they continue to lead the industry in aerospace and transportation research today.

With headquarters in Buffalo, NY, Calspan facilities include a state-of-the-art 58,000 square foot vehicle crash test center (the only full-enclosed operation of its kind in the United States), a repeatable crash-test simulator used for child seat testing, a high-powered transonic wind tunnel and a high-performance tire testing area.

The company also operates a separate flight research and testing facility at the Niagara Falls International Airport.

Rising to the challenge

We found common ground with Calspan’s long-standing commitment to innovation. And our Network Operations Center, where our data analysts serve demand response customers, also happens to share office space on their campus.

Our experts were poised to enroll Calspan in a demand response program that would support their sizable energy footprint and cut electricity costs—all without interrupting crucial operations.

Solving for the greater good

Our solution took off with positive results. With our strategies, Calspan reduced energy consumption by 7.4 megawatts during initial summer utility programs (CSRP and SCR). This saved them nearly $275,000 in the first three months—a small reflection of the continued substantial financial incentives and energy credits their program will deliver.