Lincoln
High School
Abraham Lincoln High School is a 4-story, 272,932 square foot building built in 1920 with two additions built later, the annex and the Freshman Academy. Spaces include classrooms and offices, as well as a library, gymnasiums, locker rooms, an auditorium, a natatorium, a cafeteria, kitchens, lounges, hallways, stairwells, restrooms, storage rooms, and electrical and mechanical space. Lighting is provided mainly by linear fluorescent T8 fixtures. The facility has two steam boilers and two air-cooled chillers that provide heating and cooling to spaces. There are eight rooftop units (RTUs) and five air handling units (AHUs), each serving a different area in the facility. The building has two generators to provide emergency backup electricity. There is one passenger elevator in the building.
Energy Conservation Measures
Below is a brief description of each of the 11 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
Add Ventilation & HVAC
Plug Load Controls
Address schools that do not currently have classroom ventilation systems
Boiler Replacement
Replace old boilers with new, high-efficiency boilers
Building Envelope
Improve comfort and reduce infiltration
Refrigeration Controls
Operate refrigeration systems more efficiently
Water Conservation
Pipe Insulation
Improve existing pipe insulation to prevent heat loss and save energy
Destratification Fans
Student Education Program
Involve students and the community in the district energy project