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Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians

The Goshutes and perhaps most indigenous Americans, are mindful of their heritage co-existing with the land and leaving little impact for (many) generations to come.  Developing a sustainable economy and social value for all without negatively impacting the environment is at the foundation of their values.  3FFICIENT is helping Goshutes in their quest. Project Background: […]

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Los Angeles City Hall

Los Angeles City Hall’s old single-pane building glass provided no UV or Infrared protection to the Deputy Mayor’s Office.  The California sun caused the offices to be increasingly warmer resulting in additional air conditioning to be utilized.  3fficient’s solution utilized Liquid NanoTint applied as an energy efficiency performance test in the Deputy Mayor’s Office. The Result? […]

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USMCB Pendleton

The US Marines needed places for the enlisted bachelors that are safe and green.  The DOD needed durable, long lasting, cost effective green buildings.  The prime contractor needed low cost, beautiful solar canopies to achieve LEED Silver.  We gave them beautifully designed and easy to maintain solar electric carports.  Now the marines have safe, very […]

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US Navy Port Hueneme

The home of the world famous Sea Bees also became home to one of the Navy’s first green building training centers thanks to 3FFICIENT.  This project was completed in the 1990s well before the term “green building” was coined. Project Background: Port Hueneme is home to the famous Construction Brigade “Sea Bees” and serves as […]

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US Navy Point Mugu NAWS

The US Navy is serious about energy efficiency and wanted innovative ideas.  3FFICIENT provided a comprehensive energy audit of the entire Naval Air Weapons Station at Point Mugu which turned out to set the groundwork for many projects to follow. Project Background: The federal government has an executive order to reduce energy consumption worldwide. This […]

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City of Gresham, OR

The City of Gresham had an old wastewater treatment plant that needed upgrading and a new purpose.  Working in concert with Fred Gast FAIA, 3FFICIENT designed the mechanical systems with energy efficiency upgrades to meet USGBC LEED standards. Project Background: The city had an old wastewater treatment plant that needed upgrading and a new purpose. […]

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State of CA Printing Complex

The State of California was seeking ways to reduce operating and energy costs in light of astronomical energy price increases. The state’s printing facility is the nation’s largest government printing agency second only to Washington DC. The facility employs 500 people in this 300,000 SF facility that operates 24/5. The Office is responsible for printing […]

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State of CA Personnel Bldg

The State of California was seeking ways to reduce operating and energy costs in light of astronomical energy price increases. 3FFICIENT’s Role: 3FFICIENT staff analyzed their energy use and provided an investment grade engineering study that would later be used for a complete building retrofit. 3FFICIENT personnel performed on-site detailed survey, reviewed construction blueprints and […]

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State of CA Resources Bldg

The State of California was seeking ways to reduce operating and energy costs in light of astronomical energy price increases. 3FFICIENT’s Role: 3FFICIENT staff analyzed their energy use and provided an investment grade engineering study that would later be used for a complete building retrofit. 3FFICIENT personnel performed on-site detailed survey, reviewed construction blueprints and […]

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Cathedral City

The city was faced with looming energy price hikes and had already been hit hard with unexpected charges from the State’s cost overruns from the Gray Davis administration. They desperately needed to reduce costs and insulate themselves from volatile energy costs. Project Background: The city was faced with looming energy price hikes and had already […]

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City of Glendale

The City of Glendale had many buildings of varying age and condition. Several of which had older inefficient vintage HVAC systems past the end of their useful life. The city needed an energy services team with an unbiased vendor neutral approach. Project Background: The City of Glendale had many buildings of varying age and condition. […]

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City of Pasadena

The City of Pasadena is also a municipal utility. So when the city desired to reduce energy use, they turned to the utility for assistance. The utility, Pasadena Water & Power in turn reached out to 3FFICIENT engineers for help. Project Background: The City of Pasadena is also a municipal utility. So when the city […]

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City of Encinitas

The City only had sufficient budget for a new roof.  We gave them a super-efficient green building paid for by energy savings.  It didn’t cost the taxpayer a single penny.  Now the staff and customers are happier and more productive.  The views from the beautiful Library above are dramatically improved and the city’s carbon footprint […]

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US Forest Service

The US Forest Service was looking for ways to reduce energy use at their facilities.  So in concert with their local mechanical contractor, 3FFICIENT was hired to audit energy use at their national Technology and Development Center. Project Background: The San Dimas Technology and Development Center is where the US Forest Service tests and develops […]