College Hill Elementary

College Hill Elementary School was constructed in 1976 and is currently encompassing approximately 60,101 square feet. In 2000, an approved bond issue resulted in a new addition including two classrooms as well as improvement of the ramp that exits to the playground. As part of the 2008 bond issue, the school received a new multipurpose room/FEMA shelter that was completed in fall 2013. During the 2013-2014 school year, classes were held at a different site due to a fire on August 12, 2013. In August 2014, the school was reoccupied.

College Hill 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 $68,678 annually (Baseline) on electricity and gas, with a baseline energy usage index (EUI) of 30.7. 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 $152,000 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

  • Retro-commissioning

  • Other terminal unit replacement