Henry Snyder
High School
Henry Snyder High School is a 5-story 187,500 square foot building located in the Greenville section of Jersey City. The building was built in 1924 and includes spaces such as classrooms, administrative offices, gymnasiums, locker rooms, auditorium, library, kitchens, cafeteria, conference rooms, corridors, lobbies, restrooms, storage, and mechanical spaces. The school has 2 large boilers providing heat, and 3 air handling units (AHUs) and 2 chillers on the roof each serving different spaces within the school.
Energy Conservation Measures
Below is a brief description of each of the 10 ECMs
LED Lighting Replacement
Replace existing lighting with new LED Lighting
Roof Renovations
Renovate older roofing and realize new 15 year warranty
District-Wide Energy Management System
Replace existing pneumatic controls with new open-protocol controls
Add Ventilation & HVAC
Address schools that do not currently have classroom ventilation systems
Solar PPA
Generate electricity on site for cost savings
Plug Load Controls
Building Envelope
Water Conservation
Improve comfort and reduce infiltration
Pipe Insulation
Improve existing pipe insulation to prevent heat loss and save energy
Student Education Program
Involve students and the community in the district energy project