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The following information is provided to offer an idea of the utility costs associated with various options availalbe to those who lease or buy space at 6000 Fulton Avenue.

Temperature Log for 2011 at 6000 Fulton:

Comparison of Heating and Cooling  Options for a 2-Level, 4,000 sf Office Build Out within 6000 Fulton:

  Estimated Annual Cost
Conventional          $  10,398.91
Chilled  Water          $  10,182.96
Ground Source Heat Pump          $    6,976.84*

*Due to the building’s incredible insulation package and in areas that are conducive to installing wells, an energy savings of 33 percent can be achieved!

This data represents a general office configuration with standard usage and density levels. Actual consumption may vary based upon actual usage of space.

Estimated Annual Heating/Cooling Cost with Ceiling Fans (Based upon Lincoln Electric System estimates)

The following cost estimates are based on:

  • The current 12-month average natural gas cost The current weighted average for the LES General Service Rate Class
  • The ceiling fan information is as follows:
    • 34 ceiling fans with a coverage area of 5,000 ft2 each
    • The fans operate 24 hours per day all year
    • Summer cooling allows thermostats to be set 4° F. higher
  • Estimated fan wattage is 168 watts each (5,712 watts total for 34 fans)

Heating Cost Estimates (80% Gas-fired Equipment):

  • 70° F. Interior Temperature – $57,086.00/year
  • 60° F. Interior Temperature – $49,134.00/year
  • 50° F. Interior Temperature – $42,049.00/year

Cooling Cost Estimates (10 SEER Equipment):

  • 75° F. Interior Temperature – $6,337.00/year
  • 80° F. Interior Temperature – $5,614.00/year
  • 85° F. Interior Temperature – $4,891.00/year

Cooling Cost Estimates (13 SEER Equipment):

  • 75° F. Interior Temperature – $4,875.00/year
  • 80° F. Interior Temperature – $4,318.00/year
  • 85° F. Interior Temperature – $3,762.00/year

Annual Cost to Operate Ceiling Fans:

34 fans x 168 watts each x 8,760 hrs/year x $.0645 avg. current GS cost/kWh 1,000 watts/kilowatt

Total estimated cost to operate the ceiling fans = $3,227.00/year

All information is believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification.