James J. Ferris High School
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 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
Boiler Replacement
Replace old boilers with new, high-efficiency boilers
Solar PPA
Generate electricity on site for cost savings
Roof Renovations
Renovate older roofing and realize new 15 year warranty
Indoor Air Quality & HVAC Enhancements
Improve the learning environment and air quality
Plug Load Controls
Building Envelope Improvements
Improve comfort and reduce infiltration
Kitchen Hood Control
Refrigeration Controls
Operate refrigeration systems more efficiently
Water Conservation
Pipe Insulation
Improve existing pipe insulation to prevent heat loss and save energy
Combined Heating & Power
Retro-Commissioning
Review and address older systems that are too expensive to replace
Student Education Program
Involve students and the community in the district energy project
