Municipalities

inBYLT partnered with Ramsey County to deliver a comprehensive, county-wide energy and facility improvement program designed to enhance building performance, reduce long-term operating costs, and advance the County’s sustainability goals. The initiative began with detailed facility assessments to evaluate infrastructure conditions and identify opportunities for modernization and energy savings across multiple County-owned buildings.

The resulting program encompasses LED lighting retrofits, building envelope upgrades, advanced controls integration, HVAC replacements, and extensive water conservation measures. A key feature of the project includes the installation of over 2 megawatts of rooftop and ground-mounted solar arrays, strategically designed to leverage the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Direct Pay provision for maximum financial return.

Together, these improvements significantly reduce energy consumption, improve occupant comfort, and extend the useful life of County assets—all while aligning with Ramsey County’s broader sustainability and climate action objectives.

inBYLT supervised the construction of the Brooklyn Park police station and public works building. We worked with the City in devising strategies for the completion of work in an active facility. This endeavor involved the remodel and expansion of essential facilities designed to accommodate both personnel and equipment including staff offices, meeting rooms, holding cells, a vehicle bay, and maintenance facilities. inBYLT worked with the City to also incorporate energy-efficient and renewable upgrades into the design of the project.

This project started with a comprehensive sustainability initiative, inBYLT designed and implemented various efficiency improvements and solar installations. Over nine months, the project encompassed more than 20 city-owned buildings selected for deferred maintenance, efficiency improvements, and/or solar installations. The scope included diverse structures, ranging from municipal offices to recreational facilities. The planning and execution aimed not only at harnessing renewable energy but also at transforming some buildings into net-zero energy structures—anticipated to generate more solar energy annually than they consume.

inBYLT successfully completed the renovation of the Government Center and Environmental Services Center, along with the new construction of a Public Works facility. The Government Center renovation included a full HVAC replacement and interior upgrades to enhance functionality and energy efficiency. The Environmental Services Center received mechanical system improvements and renovations to restrooms, office space, and storage areas, creating a more modern and efficient workspace.

inBYLT successfully completed the design-build project for the City of Eden Prairie, which involved replacing the existing ammonia system and refrigerated ice floor at the Community Center. We also partnered with the City for the installation of 850 kW of rooftop PV solar at the City Center, along with high-efficiency control strategies and various other facility upgrades.

This design-build project featured a high-efficiency compressed air system, variable flow hot water modifications, LED lighting replacements, and control system upgrades with energy-efficient strategies for HVAC systems throughout the City. Additionally, building improvements were implemented to enhance overall performance. The energy savings from these upgrades also enabled the completion of several critical capital repairs. inBYLT also designed and installed a biogas generator and ground-mounted PV solar system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This integrated design allows the facility to achieve complete energy independence when the biogas generator and solar arrays operate at full capacity.

This project involved the renovation and efficiency enhancements of the Civic Plaza, along with citywide improvements to reduce energy consumption. Upgrades included LED lighting retrofits, building envelope enhancements, advanced control system upgrades, boiler additions, HVAC modifications, and well pump efficiency measures. Additionally, the City subscribed to a solar garden, offsetting a significant portion of its annual electricity usage.