Frank R. Conwell
Elementary School
Frank R. Conwell School is a three-story, 117,939 square foot building built in 2006. Spaces include classrooms, offices, library, gymnasium, locker rooms, auditorium, cafeteria, kitchen, hallways, lobbies, stairwells, restrooms, storage rooms, and electrical and mechanical space. Lighting is provided mainly by linear fluorescent T8 fixtures and compact fluorescent lamps (CFL). The facility has three hot water boilers and two air-cooled chillers that provide heating and cooling to spaces. There are seven air handling units (AHU), each serving a different area in the building. The building has two natural gas generators to provide emergency backup electricity. There is one passenger elevator in the building.
Energy Conservation Measures
Below is a brief description of each of the 7 ECMs
LED Lighting Replacement
Replace existing lighting with new LED Lighting
District-Wide Energy Management System
Replace existing pneumatic controls with new open-protocol controls
Kitchen Hood Control
Refrigeration Controls
Operate refrigeration systems more efficiently
Plug Load Controls
Water Conservation
Destratification Fans