Mohegan Sun Arena

Built in 1999, the 170,000 SF Mohegan Sun Arena hosts a variety of sports and entertainment events in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania. Operated by the Luzerne County Convention Center Authority (LCCCA), this multi-story venue underwent an investment-grade audit and phased renovation to update the facility’s aging systems.

Due to the building’s age, much of the equipment had surpassed its expected useful life, and many of the water source heat pumps had failed. As part of a Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement (GESA), CMTA worked with LCCCA to develop a project scope based on the facility’s most immediate needs.

CMTA, a Legence company, collaborated with our sister companies, Provident Energy Consulting and ICS, to complete this project. Provident Energy Consulting partnered with CMTA and LCCCA to identify energy-saving opportunities, while ICS managed construction for this modernization project.

To avoid cost and lead time escalation, our team expedited project development and design, allowing for quick advancement toward construction implementation. CMTA and ICS utilized a multi-phase approach to further accelerate the project timeline, with construction occurring during the ice hockey off-season. The design comprised three phases:

• Phase 1: Water source heat pump (WSHP) renovation, replacing 73 existing WSHPs.
• Phase 2: Exterior lighting upgrades in the main parking lot of the arena, including new site lighting electrical feeds and future ticketing booth electrical feeds.
• Phase 3: Replacement of the 23-year-old R22 refrigeration system for the ice floor with a new high-efficiency industrial-grade refrigeration system.
• Phase 4: Replacement of the chiller and chilled water pumps and addition of variable frequency drives (VFDs) and a double electrical feed

Additionally, to alleviate financial pressure, CMTA secured $2,000,000 in grant funding from the American Rescue Act to help LCCCA fund the project. These renovations not only generate an impressive annual utility savings of $15,870 but also ensure Mohegan Sun Arena will continue to serve the community effectively and efficiently for years to come.