Parkside Elementary School
1900 West College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
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Opened in 1988, Parkside Elementary School is a 39,000-square-foot building serving approximately 150 kindergarten through fifth-grade students. The site HVAC system consists of one hot water boiler and chiller. This school exemplifies the results that can be achieved with an older heating and cooling system through the efforts of the people in the building working to improve energy efficiency.
To help address a dwindling Operations and Maintenance Fund budget, the Board of Education signed a contract in late 2004 with Energy Education, Inc. to assist with utility management and cost containment. The formal application of the program began August 1, 2005. Thus, August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005 became the baseline year for building performance comparison. Using the methods developed by Energy Education, Inc., which include having an Energy Educator Manager work in the district and expert consultants frequently visit to assist with both building and data analysis, the school district began realizing savings. As a "people-based program," the major goal was to teach each employee and student to think about energy efficiency.
Employees at this site clearly embraced the energy savings concepts advocated by Energy Education, Inc. and ENERGY STAR. Steps were taken to minimize energy needs at all times but in particular evenings, weekends, and holidays. Accordingly, annual energy savings have risen to more than $12,000. The cooperation of custodial, teaching, cooking, and administrative staff has contributed greatly to the success of energy efficiency efforts at this school.
Communications:
Communication for this site involves:
-- Sending a monthly newsletter electronically to each employee.
-- Sharing monthly savings with the superintendent.
-- Holding a meeting twice a year with the building administrator, head custodian, and energy manager.
-- Giving reports to the board of Education twice per year.
-- Reporting information in local news media.
Testimonial:
Unavailable
Please note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by McLean County Unit School District #5 or a representative of this facility. Other building information was verified and submitted to EPA at the time of application. Building energy performance, operating characteristics, and ownership/management may be subject to change over time.
Building Owner:*
McLean County Unit School District #5
Property Manager:*
McLean County Unit School District #5
Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2012 (83)
2011 (82)
2009 (78)
Facility Type: K-12 School
Total Floorspace: 40474 sf
Year Constructed: 1988
Contract Type: None
Technologies Used:
| Stage 1-Recommissioning |
| Stage 2-Lighting |
For More Info:
Bruce Boswell
Normal,
IL
61761
309-888-6979
boswelbm@unit5.org