Wells Alternative Middle School

Greiffenstein Alternative Elementary opened in 1950 with 7 classrooms to relieve overcrowding at Gardiner Elementary. An addition in 1951 brought the total to 14
classrooms. In 1967, the library was expanded, and in 1992, the school became a special education center for students with behavioral disorders. Wells Alternative Middle School was built in 1956 and became a special education center in 1994, with younger students moving to Greiffenstein. In 2001, the two buildings were connected
with a new library, conference room, and four additional classrooms, and are now commonly referred to as Greiffenstein-Wells or simply Wells.

Wells Alternative Middle School 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 $28,448 annually (Baseline) on electricity and gas, with a baseline energy usage index (EUI) of 63.1. 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 40, which would result in total utility dollar savings of approximately
$199,000 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

  • Chiller Replacement

  • Boiler Replacement

  • Other terminal unit replacement