Lawrence Elementary

Built in 1953 as an annex for Meridian Elementary, the building had 14 rooms and was later named after Robert E. Lawrence. Additions over the years included a multipurpose room in 1978 and more classrooms in 1983. A 2000 bond project added four classrooms, a student support center, and upgraded HVAC systems. In 2011, the west wing was replaced with a new kitchen and cafeteria, while the main entrance
and boiler room were retained. New equipment was installed, and a new east wing with 14 classrooms, a separate boiler room, and a storm shelter were added.

Lawrence 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 $54,292 annually (Baseline) on electricity and gas, with a baseline energy usage index (EUI) of 44.3. 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 30–40 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 $219,000 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