Academy I
Middle School
Academy 1 Middle School is a three-story, 64,884 square foot building built in 1966. Spaces include classrooms, conference rooms, gymnasium, locker rooms, restrooms, dining area, offices, storage rooms, teacher’s lounge, corridors, stairwells, kitchen, and basement mechanical space. The facility has all electric equipment throughout the building including all the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. There is a gas meter serving the building; however, we were provided no record of historical usage. The facility has a solar array that covers most of the rooftop of the building and produces approximately 72,000 kWh of electricity annually.
Energy Conservation Measures
Below is a brief description of each of the 7 ECMs
LED Lighting Replacement
Replace existing lighting with new LED Lighting
Building Envelope
Improve comfort and reduce infiltration
Plug Load Controls
Retro-Commissioning Study
Review and address older systems that are too expensive to replace
Water Conservation
Destratification Fans
Student Education Program
Involve students and the community in the district energy project