District 207 faced a challenge to modernize HVAC systems and controls in three large high schools that were built decades apart. Implementing Siemens solutions improved the quality of air and also reduced energy costs throughout the district.
School District 207 in Chicago’s northwest suburbs sought to improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency by replacing aging HVAC systems and controls in three buildings with different infrastructures. Facing that challenge, the district turned to Siemens to guide them along the way.
Standardizing on equipment types by utilizing a sophisticated control system reduces maintenance and energy costs to best optimize energy savings for the district.
The most important goal was to standardize all equipment – system types, control equipment, rooftop units, and fan coils – to better monitor IAQ and reduce costs. This mission was presented to the community, and after demonstrating the value, a $195 million bond was passed. The district got to work on improving air quality and reducing energy consumption for 6,200 students and 850 faculty and staff.
Explore how standardization increased indoor air quality and reduced costs through energy savings with Siemens solutions.
The district moved to a system with 100% outside air based on the correlation between healthy indoor air and learning. Outside air is now being circulated through the buildings in record time.
Siemens controllers were used to automate the HVAC system, and pressure independent control valves (PICVs) were installed to reduce labor costs and increase energy efficiency.
Watch our latest webinar to learn how PICVs enhance HVAC system performance and yield significant cost and energy savings. Hear firsthand why Dan Reynolds, President, Everest Controls & Technologies, chose PICVs and how much he saved in first costs. Siemens experts also share relevant product information as well as funding and financing options.
Striking the perfect balance between energy efficiency & indoor air quality for healthier schools.
HVAC upgrades made across Maine Township's three high schools:
Good IAQ decreases absences, supporting higher grade point averages (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)
$75,000 savings in first costs using pressure independent control valves (PICVs)
30% potential energy reduction from a more efficient hydronic system
50% faster fresh air delivery using 100% outside air
We initially estimated $75,000 in first-cost savings, but after using Siemens self-balancing PICVs the actual savings could easily be double that amount.
The highest quality indoor air creates an optimal learning environment. See how a more efficient system was created while bringing in the best indoor air possible.
Good IAQ includes introducing outdoor air, which can help schools meet their primary goal of educating children by providing a favorable environment for students, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Improving IAQ can also decrease absence rates, which is associated with higher grade point averages and academic achievement, according to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
We’re bringing in a lot of outside air into these schools. Our hope is that we've reduced energy across the district and increased the indoor air quality tremendously.
Learn about the role Siemens played in creating a healthier environment for students and faculty.
Efficient hydronic systems using PICVs can deliver up to 30% energy reduction. Learn how the school district accomplished this with HVAC products from Siemens.
Explore how standardization increased indoor air quality and reduced costs through energy savings with Siemens solutions.
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