James J. Ferris
High School
James J. Ferris High School is a 3-story, 282,511 square foot building, while Ferris Junior Academy is a 3-story, 94,611 square foot building. Both were built in 1969 and share a single boiler room. Spaces include classrooms and offices as well as gymnasiums, locker rooms, a natatorium, an auditorium, cafeterias, a kitchen, a library, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, storage rooms, and electrical and mechanical space.
Lighting for both facilities is provided mainly by linear fluorescent T8 fixtures. Window AC units, a package unit and four hot water boilers provide cooling and heating respectively. One hot water boiler provides heating to the pool. There is one passenger elevator located in each facility.
Energy Conservation Measures
Below is a brief description of each of the 15 ECMs
LED Lighting Replacement
Replace existing lighting with new LED Lighting
Solar PPA
Generate electricity on site for cost savings
District-Wide Energy Management System
Replace existing pneumatic controls with new open-protocol controls
Roof Renovations
Renovate older roofing and realize new 15 year warranty
Boiler Replacement
Replace old boilers with new, high-efficiency boilers
Add Ventilation & HVAC
Address schools that do not currently have classroom ventilation systems
Plug Load Controls
Building Envelope
Kitchen Hood Control
Improve comfort and reduce infiltration
Refrigeration Controls
Water Conservation
Operate refrigeration systems more efficiently
Pipe Insulation
Improve existing pipe insulation to prevent heat loss and save energy
Combined Heat & Power
Generate electricity on site with natural gas fired generators
Retro-Commissioning Study
Review and address older systems that are too expensive to replace
Student Education Program
Involve students and the community in the district energy project