Bear Creek Mtn. Resort
HVAC masterplan & design yields
30% - 50%+ annual savings
Date
2007
Sector
Hospitality
Location
Macungie, PA
Funding
Owner CapEX
Project Intensity
Medium
Annual Energy Savings
30% - 50%+
Masterplanner
K. Scott Sine PE - H.T. Lyons
Construction Manager
Ondra -Huyett
Lead Engineer
Mike Eustice PE - H.T. Lyons
Prime HVAC Contractor
H.T. Lyons
Overview
In 2005, Bear Creek Mountain Resort completed Phase 1 of a major renovation to the main lodge and food areas that significantly increased overall energy consumption and operating costs. In response, ENGIE MEP subsidiary H.T. Lyons was hired for Phase 2 – Energy Efficiency project.
Gemm Founder K. Scott Sine PE and Lead Engineer / GEMM President of Consulting Mike Eustice PE respectively, masterplanned and designed the HVAC system to both comfortably and cost effectively handle large capacity events on an as needed basis, while remaining highly energy efficient throughout daily (non-event) operations.
The comprehensive project had to be started/completed in the ski resort’s “off season” and involved multiple buildings with various functions, including a high-end 116 room hotel, a year-round heated pool, spas, wedding centers, conference rooms and large commercial air-conditioned kitchens.
By integrating innovative low-temperature VAV air distribution, high-efficiency VFD chillers, cost-effective ductwork and piping features, Phase 2 – Energy Efficiency measures delivered 30% - 50%+ annual energy savings for the Phase 1 renovations.
Bear Creek Mountain Ski Resort, Hotel & Conference Center is one of the top 10 largest ski resorts in Pennsylvania, nestled on over 330 wooded acres in scenic Lehigh Valley.