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Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

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The Challenge

With 60% of its building stock over 30 years old, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB)in central Ontario faced a daunting list of improvements. The Board had already worked with Ameresco Canada and Ontario Hydro on initiatives to reduce utility costs. To garner further energy savings, a longer-term vision was needed.

Our Solution

Working with Ameresco Canada, KPRDSB came up with a list of projects, 70% of which had to be done regardless of energy savings. Projects included:

• installation of electronic ballasts and T8 lamps in 45 buildings
• water conservation measures for toilets and urinals in 48 schools
• replacement of old boilers in five secondary schools and conversion of oil to gas heating in another five schools
• equipping 100 portables with heat recovery ventilation systems with occupancy controls
• modifications to HVAC systems, building automation systems and sub-metering.

Impact

$5,765,000 CAN invested saves $505,000 CAN per year

Testimonial

“By updating and renewing those assets, the Board can provide buildings that operate better and an improved learning environment for students, teachers and support staff.” Mark Galonski, Controller of Facilities Services, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

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