Houston Middle School Uses ESSER to Cut Energy Costs 30%
Large middle school uses federal funding to invest in energy reduction solutions
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Facility Bio
- Houston, TX
- 1,600 students
- 600 ton plant
- Air and water-cooled chillers
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Situation
- BAS using standard control sequence, no optimization
- Chilled water pumps with VFDs operating at full speed 24/7
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Solution
- Integrate Xpress® optimization platform with existing BAS
- Implement Xpress® Energy Efficiency Dashboard
Results That Exceed Client Expectations
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Financial Savings
- $34,000 annual savings
- 2-year payback
- Fully funded with ESSER dollars
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Energy Impact
- 452,000 kWh saved annually
- .31 reduction in annual kW/ton
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Operational Benefits
- Budget freed up for other needs
- Real-time energy data for all equipment
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