Managing energy efficiency in commercial buildings is a critical task—both for cost savings
and sustainability. At 915 Broadway, a large downtown Vancouver, Washington office
building, utility costs were a major expense. When the building owner began looking for
solutions, he partnered with Pacific Impact to identify and implement impactful energysaving measures.
“We were actively looking for ways to reduce our energy spending,” says Ryan Hurley,
President of Hurley Development. “Pacific Impact introduced us to a proven HVAC
optimization process developed by their partners—a patented technology that has already
helped over 1,800 buildings across the country achieve major reductions in energy costs.
Their expertise, combined with their proprietary approach, was exactly what we needed.”
Pacific Impact conducted a thorough energy audit of 915 Broadway, identifying key
inefficiencies in the building’s HVAC systems. Their analysis showed a clear opportunity
for significant cost savings, and after reviewing the proposal, Hurley Development moved
forward with the project. The results came in even stronger than anticipated, delivering a
50% reduction in kWh usage and over $30,000 in annual savings.
“In the months following implementation, we’ve seen a 50% reduction in kWh usage for
the building,” Hurley says. “That translates into thousands of dollars in savings every
month, money that can now be directed back into our budget.”

Beyond energy savings, Pacific Impact’s team identified and resolved long-standing HVAC
issues that had been causing ongoing disruptions for building staff and tenants. “We had
an issue affecting building security and comfort for over nine years—no HVAC group had
been able to fix it. Pacific Impact’s team solved it in just a few days,” Hurley explains. They
also corrected a persistent chiller malfunction that was triggering weekly shutdowns and
alarms for the property management team, saving significant staff time and frustration.
Pacific Impact’s work at 915 Broadway highlights the power of strategic energy
optimization. This project was supported by incentives from Clark Public Utilities, further
enhancing the financial benefits of the energy upgrades. While Pacific Impact regularly
collaborates with organizations like Energy Trust of Oregon, they also work closely with
regional utilities to ensure clients take full advantage of available incentives and maximize
cost savings.
“We couldn’t be happier with the results,” Hurley says. “Pacific Impact delivered real
energy savings, improved our building’s performance, and continues to provide ongoing
support. Their team is professional, attentive, and truly invested in our success.”
For businesses, non-profits, schools, and municipalities looking to lower energy costs and
improve building operations, Pacific Impact provides a proven path to efficiency and
savings.