Ollie Culbreth Jr.
School
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School (PS #14) is a four-story building built in 1954. An Annex section was later added. The total building area including the Annex is 98,036 square feet. Spaces in the building include classrooms, dining area, conference rooms, gymnasium, library, theatre, theatre, offices, teacher’s lounge, hallways, stairwells, electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, kitchen, and restrooms.
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
Solar PPA
Generate electricity on site for cost savings
Plug Load Controls
Building Envelope
Water Conservation
Improve comfort and reduce infiltration
Pipe Insulation
Improve existing pipe insulation to prevent heat loss and save energy
Retro-Commissioning Study
Review and address older systems that are too expensive to replace
Steam Trap Replacement
Student Education Program
Involve students and the community in the district energy project