Frank L. Williams
Middle School
Franklin L. Williams Middle School is a three-story, 163,855 square foot building built in 2009. Spaces include classrooms, offices, conference rooms, gymnasiums, locker rooms, auditorium, cafeteria, kitchen, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, storage rooms, and electrical and mechanical space. Lighting is provided mainly by linear fluorescent T8 and LED fixtures. One water-cooled chiller and two hot water boilers provide cooling and heating to spaces. There are eight air handling units (AHU), each serving a different area of the building. The building has one diesel generator 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 8 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
Solar PPA
Generate electricity on site for cost savings
Roof Renovations
Plug Load Controls
Water Conservation
Renovate older roofing and realize new 15 year warranty
Destratification Fans
Student Education Program
Involve students and the community in the district energy project