Julia A. Barnes
School
Julia A. Barnes Elementary School is a three-story, 86,375 square foot building built in 1954. Spaces include classrooms, gymnasium, auditorium, offices, cafeteria, corridors, stairwells, kitchen, restrooms, and mechanical spaces. The structure consists of a main building and an annex.
Energy Conservation Measures
Below is a brief description of each of the 10 ECMs
District-Wide Energy Management System
Replace existing pneumatic controls with new open-protocol controls
Solar PPA
Generate electricity on site for cost savings
Roof Renovations
Renovate older roofing and realize new 15 year warranty
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