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School District Does the Math; Adds Up Savings

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In Lebanon, Tenn., the Wilson County School district is embarking on a comprehensive energy savings program to improve operational efficiencies and reduce the environmental impact of 20 facilities across the country. The program will address facility enhancements, including building technology upgrades and energy conservation measures, and is expected to save the district more than $14 million in energy costs over 15 years.

The plan includes the installation of: 

  • More than 700 heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in all buildings, and a geothermal heating system in one building

  • Rain-sensor technology at five athletic fields to monitor irrigation needs

  • An irrigation well to supply water to one school's athletic field, reducing dependence on municipal water for field maintenance

  • Lighting upgrades across all 20 facilities

  • A centralized building management system that will give facility managers remote monitoring capabilities and the ability to adjust temperature systems via the internet

"The Wilson County Schools facility management team shares many of the same challenges as others across the state of Tennessee dealing with older, inefficient facilities,” said Joe Bond, K-12 Building Efficiency Consultant, Johnson Controls. “District leadership recognized the opportunity to improve energy usage, upgrade their facilities, and reduce operational costs while enhancing student performance and optimizing staff efficiency.”

The program is being funded through an energy performance contract with Johnson Controls. The contract helps organizations significantly reduce their utility costs and carbon footprint without increasing operating budgets. The cost savings generated will repay the project capital investment over the term of the contract.

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