ENERGY STAR Labeled Building Profile

MARBROOK ES
2101 Centerville Rd.
Wlimington, DE 19808
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Marbrook Elementary School bases its educational approach on building each child's natural abilities.  To help the school staff continue to fulfill its mission, Red Clay Consolidated School District completed an evaluation of existing building conditions and future educational needs for each of its facilities. 

The district, an ENERGY STAR partner since 2007, invested over 3 million dollars in facility improvements for Marbrook Elementary School.  Recommended renovation work was concentrated in the following major areas:  1) renovation to the existing facility, including library and required ADA upgrades; 2) renovation and upgrade of the existing heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; 3) renovation to the existing electrical, data, and security systems; 4) replacement of the original plumbing fixtures and associated piping; and 5) a new fire protection/sprinkler system.

ENERGY STAR Guidelines for Energy Management were followed throughout the design and purchasing decisions for these major capital projects.  Data compiled through Portfolio Manager and its reports help verify that these improvements maximize the use of the school's energy resources

Communications:

* Share "Statement of Energy Performance:  Facility Summary" monthly with the school community
* Publish articles in the local media and school newsletter and post information on the school's Web site
* Provide resources and data to techers and studnets for use with class projects
* Present at facility, parent and school board meetings

Testimonial:

I would like to thank the Marbrook staff, parents and community for working together to earn the ENERGY STAR.  Our school team will continue to work together to improve our energy performance.

Please note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by Red Clay Consolidated School District 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.

Service Provider:
Studio JAED Architects & Engineers

Building Owner:*
Red Clay Consolidated School District

Property Manager:*
Red Clay Consolidated School District

Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2012 (81)
2011 (82)
2010 (89)
2009 (88)
2008 (78)

Facility Type: K-12 School

Total Floorspace: 60360 sf

Year Constructed: 1966

Contract Type: Multiple Vendor Contracts
Financing Type: Public Bond

Technologies Used:

Stage 1-Recommissioning

    + Adjust Dampers
    + Air & Water System Balance
    + Air Systems Tune-up (including Ventilation)
    + EMS Audit
    + Employee/Tenant Energy Education Program
    + New or Revised EE Maintenance Practices
    + Use of PC and Monitor Power Management Software

Stage 2-Lighting

    + LED Exit Signs
    + T8 or T5 Lamps

Stage 3-Load Reductions

    + Control Ventilation Rates
    + ENERGY STAR Procurement Policies
    + New EMS
    + Pipe Insulation

Stage 4-Fan Systems

    + Improved Fan Controls

Stage 5-Heating and Cooling Plant

    + Chilled Water Loop Temperature Control
    + District Heating and Cooling
    + High Efficiency Boilers
    + High Efficiency Chillers
    + High Efficiency Furnaces
    + Hot Water Loop Temperature Control
    + New Cooling Tower(s)
    + New Equipment Rightsizing
    + Variable Frequency Drives for Fans, Pumps, and/or Cooling Towers

Other Technologies/Strategies

    + Tankless Hot Water System

For More Info:
George McDowell
Facilities Specialist
Wilmington, DE 19804
302 992 5583
george.mcdowell@redclay.k12.de.us