Honeywell Helps Schools Get Smart About Energy
Honeywell Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, helps more than 750 American school districts save money on energy bills while creating a comfortable and cost-efficient environment for their students and teachers. Their School Services Program has saved millions of dollars for participating schools by helping them operate more efficiently. The savings schools achieve through the program can be applied to teaching and learning, rather than utility bills.
Schools enter into a partnership with Honeywell, in which Honeywell conducts an energy audit and develops a list of possible ways to reduce energy costs. The list might include repairing and updating HVAC and lighting systems, maintenance and operation of those systems, application of computerized energy management, integration of fire and life safety systems, indoor air quality diagnostics, vendor services coordination and customized training for staff at the school. Honeywell guarantees in writing that the cost of upgrades will be paid for by the energy savings realized by improved operating efficiency and conserved energy. Since the program is self-funding, school districts have adequate cash flow to meet project payments. If their funds fall short at any time, Honeywell will make up the difference.
The Hemet Unified School District in California realized great results from the program. Limited funds prohibited the District from modernizing their facilities by traditional means. With the help of Honeywell, they were able to complete an extensive retrofit to improve classroom conditions in 14 school buildings. The school district will realize more than $5.4 million in energy savings, operational savings and utility rebates over the next 10 years, more than enough to meet project costs.
What’s in it for Honeywell?
Honeywell helps aging schools improve their energy management and save money on energy costs as part of its commitment to the education of future generations.
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