Nicolaus Copernicus School

Nicolaus Copernicus School is a 3-story, 132,860 square foot building built in 1911. Spaces include classrooms, a gymnasium, offices, a cafeteria, corridors, stairwells, a kitchen, and mechanical space. The building contains a new and old wing.

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 w/ Fuel Conversion

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

Plug Load Controls

Building Envelope Improvements

Improve comfort and reduce infiltration

Water Conservation

Pipe Insulation

Improve existing pipe insulation to prevent heat loss and save energy

Retro-Commissioning

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