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Does performance contracting make cents?
Performance contracting can seem to be a convenient approach to energy efficiency, but other options may offer better returns in investments and energy savings.
Alberta school division on track to save thousands on electricity
Energy efficiency has the potential to save Northland School Division $700,000 on their $1.2 million annual utility bill
How much energy do school facilities use?
What’s the energy consumption of a K-12 school in Canada? Compare your school’s energy consumption with the average.
How much energy can continuous optimization save?
Small improvements add up. Ongoing refinements of a facility from a continuous optimization program lead to tangible reductions in utility costs and energy consumption, all while ensuring occupants are comfortable. Here is how much continuous optimization can save.
5 ways facilities staff can improve student success in K-12 schools
When schools are operational, comfortable and clean, teachers and students can focus on teaching and learning. Facilities staff have a direct influence on the performance, absenteeism and achievements of students in the buildings they care for and manage.
Lessons from leaders in school sustainability
Sustainability is worth celebrating. Recognizing the achievements of leaders in school sustainability provides examples of actions that are attainable, realistic and effective.
Five principles for building automation systems
Defining a set of principles for control systems improves communication and understanding between all stakeholders – from contractors to administration. The five principles for building automation systems were created by engineer David Sellers.
Keeping schools cool in hot weather
Canadian K-12 schools are typically occupied in the cooler months, but the start and finish of school years can bring warm and humid weather. As the heat of summer extends into the first few months of the school year, optimize your facilities to create a cool environment without a large spike in energy consumption.
Building optimization doesn’t have to be sophisticated
With just minor changes to building controls, Rede Energy Solutions reduced electricity consumption by 19% and gas consumption by 13% in a school in British Columbia in 2014. All by looking at the numbers.
Scheduling for spring break saved K-12 district $4,500
School District 27 in British Columbia saved over $4,500 by adjusting the scheduling for its school facilities for the 2018 spring break. In 15 elementary schools and eight secondary schools, the schedules were set to accommodate reduced occupancy from March 19 to 22.
Save energy. Save money.
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