The Challenge
- Escalating energy costs and already tight operating budgets
- Inefficient and dated HVAC and water heating systems
- Various sources of energy loss throughout the facilities
- Overall environment was not optimized for learning (e.g., lighting and comfort of classrooms)
- Understood need for improvements; however, a creative solution was required to overcome budget challenges
The Solution
TEPG and its partners conducted an energy audit to learn how and where we were using energy.
Baraga’s customized energy savings plan included:
- Retrofitting and/or replacement of all light fixtures in the district
- Domestic hot water upgrades
- Variable speed controls for hot water heat
- Digital energy management
- Exterior door set replacement
- Heat recovery and conservation measures for all instructional areas
- TEPG and its partners also quantified the amount of anticipated energy savings in terms of usage and dollars.
- TEPG also created a financing plan whereby Baraga Area Schools could use the identified savings to pay for the needed upgrades…meaning no out-of-pocket expenses for the district.
The Results
- Enables an annual savings of $2,100 in energy costs
- Combats escalating energy costs
- Provides a more comfortable and conducive to learning
- Offers systems that are easier and less costly to maintain
Why TEPG and Its Partners?
TEPG and its partners provided the best energy savings solution for our specific needs. Throughout the project, they delivered service and product in a timely and professional manner. Furthermore, the team’s communication with the district throughout the process was impeccable.
“It is without reservation that I would highly recommend Technical Energy Solutions and the Technical Energy Performance Group as the primary leader with any energy project that focuses on conservation and/or efficiency.”
– Norman D. McKindles III, Superintendent of Baraga Area Schools