Whitney M. Young Jr. School

Whitney M. Young Jr.
School

Whitney M. Young Jr School (PS #15) is a two-story, 179,590 square foot building built in 1979. Spaces include classrooms, gymnasium, natatorium, auditorium, offices, cafeteria, corridors, stairwells, computer labs, storage rooms, commercial kitchen, and mechanical space. At the time of the audit, the facility is planning on replacing unit ventilators in classrooms and hallways as well as the air handling units.

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

Refrigeration Controls

Operate refrigeration systems more efficiently

Water Conservation

Pipe Insulation

Improve existing pipe insulation to prevent heat loss and save energy

Destratification Fans

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