Cloud Elementary

Cloud Elementary School was constructed in 1953 and is currently encompassing approximately 80,412 square feet. The original building contained classrooms, offices, restrooms, and a boiler room. The original building also has tunnels for utilities. A significant building addition in 1972 added more classrooms, offices, a library, a multipurpose space, and another mechanical room. In 2005, a project remodeled the original 1953 building and included a cafeteria, kitchen, and new building entry. The most recent project completed in 2009 added a multipurpose space that is a storm shelter and remodeled the 1972 multipurpose room to include the main offices as well as a couple classrooms.

Cloud 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 $59,302 annually (Baseline) on electricity and gas, with a baseline energy usage index (EUI) of 31.8. 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 28–35 EUI. The projected numbers are based on conservative efforts and reflect the district reducing the energy usage index to 28, which would result in total utility dollar savings of approximately $164,000 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