Dr. Maya Angelou
School
Dr. Maya Angelou School is a three-story, 108,800 square foot building built in 2016. Spaces include classrooms and offices as well as a library, conference rooms, a gymnasium, an auditorium, a cafeteria, a kitchen, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, storage rooms, and electrical and mechanical spaces. Lighting is provided mainly by linear fluorescent T8 fixtures. Eight packaged roof top units (RTU) and three hot water boilers provide most of the cooling and heating. There is one passenger elevator in the building.
Energy Conservation Measures
Below is a brief description of each of the 10 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
Refrigeration Controls
Operate refrigeration systems more efficiently
Water Conservation
Pipe Insulation
Destratification Fans
Improve existing pipe insulation to prevent heat loss and save energy
Student Education Program
Involve students and the community in the district energy project