“
Through these energy improvements, we will be able to operate more efficiently and directly impact the quality of our classrooms with improved air quality and comfort. This program is allowing us to redirect funds spent on inefficient equipment and put it towards the classroom.”
Nick Heinlein, Asst. Superintendent
Project Solution
Through a partnership with Climatec, established in 2020, the District developed a comprehensive scope of work for modernizing antiquated equipment and reducing energy consumption across its campuses. This initiative improved classroom air quality and ventilation, reduce operating expenditures, and protect the General Fund from rising utility costs. Measure EE funds, Community Facilities District(CFD) funds and State bonds are being used to prop the effort.
With this program, the District replaced HVAC units that exceeded useful life, modernized interior and exterior LED lighting, and integrated building automation systems. Solar shade structures at six schools were installed not only to hedge against rising utility rates and pursue net zero energy but provide outdoor learning and dining areas for the students. Through a streamlined, collaborative approach Climatec replaced 515 HVAC units over the summer (through the middle of a global pandemic), allowing the students to return to a clean and safe learning environment.
In an effort to safely bring students and faculty back to the classroom, a second phase of work was initiated encompassing more HVAC replacements, hospital-grade air purification technology and five more sites of solar installations including shade structures to promote outdoor learning/dining for the students.
Project Results
The District will reduce greenhouses emissions by 2,752 metric tons which equates to 612 cars removed off the road, 309,627 gallons of gasoline saved, 45,499 trees preserved from deforestation and 535 Santa Clarita homes powered.
