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.
School District 27 in the Central Interior of British Columbia upgraded gymnasium and exterior lighting to LEDs in elementary and secondary school facilities—a change that is expected to save the district $30,000 every year.
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are one upgrade we regularly implement to improve energy efficiency in schools.
By controlling the electricity going into a motor, VFDs turn any motor into a variable speed motor. This has the biggest benefit for single-speed motors, but VFDs can also save energy for dual or multi-speed motors.
Harold Schock is the energy manager for School District #23 in British Columbia. His district, covering Kelowna and the surrounding area, has 45 schools and over 22,000 students. Common tasks in the workplace can be reason enough to seek innovation. Even the...
Alberta school boards can receive up to $100,000 this year for energy efficiency improvements for every K-12 facility. Here are our top tips to maximize your rebates.
Crunching the numbers goes a long way for your buildings and the environment. Analytics of data from a building’s control systems can transform a facilities department and assist organizations in meeting emissions targets.
Optimizing your condensing boilers in your school or institutional facilities will save energy, money and maintenance time. In fact, ongoing optimization and maintenance can improve the efficiency of condensing boilers to upwards of 98%. Tips to improve the performance of your boilers.
A dedicated energy manager focuses on individual facilities to optimize energy consumption through building optimization and engagement with all occupants. While the job description is the same for most energy managers, everyday projects and duties differ between organizations. Here are the five main benefits of a dedicated energy manager for all types of facilities.
The Sunshine Coast School District is living up to its name. British Columbia School District 46 (Sunshine Coast) is in the process of installing significant amounts of photovoltaic solar on the roofs at three facilities.
The shimmering solar panels on Elphinstone Secondary in Gibsons, BC offer more than just a source of hot water. They are an example of sustainable infrastructure that students can look at everyday.
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