CMC identified energy efficient equipment improvements which resulted in a substantial savings

Challenge

• Identify ways to reduce the overall energy usage of High Bridge Elementary School in High Bridge, NJ
• Improve the health, safety and learning environment of the school facilities for students and staff

Solution

• Utilizing New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program Direct Install program offerings, the CMC team was able to implement energy efficient equipment upgrades for the school, covering nearly 70% of the project cost

Program Implementation

• Energy Efficient Lighting Retrofits:
  • Interior LED Lighting
  • Interior and Exterior Fixture Replacements
• Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling Upgrades:
  • Three High-Efficiency Rooftop HVAC Units
• HVAC Controls:
  • Dual Enthalpy & Fuel-Use Economizers
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Low-Flow Aerators

Critical Success Factors

• By participating in the NJ Clean Energy Direct Install program, the school is realizing an annual energy savings of approximately $22,000, which they plan to use towards other capital improvements, including a new roof
• With the incentives provided through the NJ Direct Install program, the project payback was reduced to 1.8 years

Results

• Annual energy savings of 177,215 kWh and 2,254 Therms
• NJ Direct Install Incentives paid to the school of $94,576.62
• Estimated annual energy savings of $22,363.58