Danforth Early
Childhood Center
Danforth Early Childhood Center, located at 160 Danforth Avenue, is a three-story, 78,996 square foot building built in 1899. The center serves children living in the PS16 zone. Spaces include classrooms, auditorium, gymnasium, administrative offices, cafeteria, hallways, restrooms, storage rooms, and boiler room. Facility lighting system consists of a mix of linear 32-Watt fluorescent fixtures and LED fixtures. The building is 100% heated by two, oil fired steam boilers. It is partially cooled by window air conditioning units. Recent improvements include: Over the recent past months the facility has replaced some of its lighting system to LED sources.
Energy Conservation Measures
Below is a brief description of each of the 9 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
Roof Renovations
Plug Load Controls
Renovate older roofing and realize new 15 year warranty
Solar PPA
Generate electricity on site for cost savings
Building Envelope
Improve comfort and reduce infiltration
Water Conservation
Pipe Insulation
Improve existing pipe insulation to prevent heat loss and save energy
Student Education Program
Involve students and the community in the district energy project