Dr. Michael Conti
Elementary School
Dr. Michael Conti School is a four-story, 148,049 square foot building built in 1919. Spaces include classrooms, offices, library, gymnasium, auditorium, cafeteria, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, storage rooms, and basement electrical and mechanical space.
Lighting is provided mainly by linear fluorescent T8 fixtures. The facility has two gas-fired hot water boilers and several window air conditioning (AC) units that provide heating and cooling to spaces. There is one passenger elevator. There is an abandoned pool at this site; the associated equipment is not used.
Energy Conservation Measures
Below is a brief description of each of the 37 ECMs
LED Lighting Replacement
Replace existing lighting with new LED Lighting
Boiler Replacement
Replace old boilers with new, high-efficiency boilers
Install Occupancy Lighting Sensor Controls
Install Occupancy Sensors to turn lighting on/off based on need
Fuel Conversion
Replace Oil fired heating systems with new, Natural Gas fired heating systems
Install High/Low Lighting Controls
Control lighting levels based on need to save energy
Solar PPA
Generate electricity on site for cost savings
Roof Renovations
Renovate older roofing and realize new 15 year warranty
Student Education Program
Involve students and the community in the district energy project
District-Wide Energy Management System
Replace existing pneumatic controls with new open-protocol controls
Chiller Replacement
Replace old chillers with new, high-efficiency chillers
Building Envelope
Improve comfort and reduce infiltration
Install VFDs on Constant Volume Fans
Reduce fan speeds to save energy
Premium Efficiency Pump Motors & VFDs
Replace old motors with new, high-efficiency motors w/ VFDs
Install VFDs on Process Pumps
Reduce pump motor speeds to save energy
Install VFDs on Heating/Chilled Water Pumps
Reduce pump motors speeds to save energy
Pipe Insulation
Improve existing pipe insulation to prevent heat loss and save energy
Install VFDs on Kitchen Hood Fan Motors
Reduce fan speeds to save energy
Install High Efficiency Air Conditioning Units
Generate electricity on site for cost savings
Install High Efficiency Gas-Fired Water Heater
Generate hot water on site more efficiently
Refrigerator/Freezer Case Electrically Commutated Motors
ECM Motors make refrigerators/freezers more efficient
Install Low Flow DHW Devices
Conserve water consumption
Refrigeration Controls
Operate refrigeration systems more efficiently
Food Service Equipment Replacement
Replace old cooking equipment with new, high efficiency equipment
Replace Refrigeration Equipment
Replace old refrigeration equipment with new, high efficiency equipment
Vending Machine Control
Operate vending machines more efficiently
Install High Efficiency Furnaces
Replace old furnaces with new, high efficiency furnaces
Heat Pump Replacement
Replace old heat pumps with new, high efficiency heat pumps
Automatic Pool Cover
Reduce water and heat loss in pools with automatic covers
Indoor Air Quality and Bi-Polar Ionization Cleaners
Improve the learning environment and air quality
Install Heat Pump Water Heater
Replace old hot water generating equipment with new, high efficiency heat pump water heaters
Implement Demand Control Ventilation
Ventilate buildings based on CO2 levels
Arris Wind & Solar Lighting
Solar powered outdoor lighting
Retro-Commissioning Study
Review and address older systems that are too expensive to replace
Add Ventilation & HVAC
Address schools that do not currently have classroom ventilation systems
Unit Ventilator Replacement
Replace old classroom HVAC units with new, higher efficiency units
Combined Heat & Power
Generate electricity on site with natural gas fired generators