Beech Elementary

Beech Elementary School was constructed in 1982 encompassing approximately 70,819 square feet. The building has a split-level design with the gym, cafeteria, library, boiler room, and offices on the main floor level. There are two classroom
wings on a lower level and two classroom wings above on an upper level. An addition in 2004 added 4 classrooms, each with a restroom. Another addition in 2011 added 4
more classrooms, each with a restroom. The 2011 addition is a storm hardened space.

Beech Elementary has significant opportunities for energy and operational savings. The graph above shows the baseline utility cost and projected future utility expenditure if energy conservation measures, as identified by Navitas' preliminary site audits, are implemented. Currently, this building spends approximately $73,849 annually (Baseline) on electricity and gas, with a baseline energy usage index (EUI) of 46.8. A building with similar systems and operations can have variable energy usage when efficiency measures are upgraded, depending on the occupancy load. The energy usage index can range between 35–45 EUI. The projected numbers are based on conservative efforts and reflect the district reducing the energy usage index to 35, which would result in total utility dollar savings of approximately $387,000 in energy costs over 15 years. This does not include additional operational dollar savings that would be achieved by implementing newer, more efficient systems.

Energy Conservation Measures and Facility Improvements

• LED lighting

• Building Envelope

  • Weatherization

• HVAC

  • BAS