Evans Junior High School
2901 Morrissey Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704
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Evans Junior High opened in August 2011 as the fourth district middle school (grades 6-8). Utilizing a unique one-pipe geothermal (ground source) system for all heating and cooling needs, this two story 141,980 square foot facility has 680 students. Evans is the first secondary building to earn the ENERGY STAR, an achievement accomplished via the cooperation of students and staff while employing the principles of Energy Education (Dallas, TX) (now Cenergistic, Inc.), which the district began using in 2005. Although each room has an individual heat pump, there is an EMS to help control schedules and room settings and minimize utility expenses ($1.388 per square foot in the 2012-2013 school year).
Earning the ENERGY STAR has been an important goal in McLean County Unit District No. 5 for several years. Accordingly, energy efficiency is even part of School Board policy. With a concerted effort to achieve energy efficiency, ENERGY STAR certification provides a positive symbol of work being done. Thus, money can be spent on things other than energy to better improve student learning.
Communications:
Communication regarding progress of the energy program and
Energy Star is accomplished through the following: 1) a monthly electronic
newsletter that is sent to all employees, 2) additional e-mail reminders, 3)
meeting with school groups, 4) weekly building audits, 5) semi-annual meetings
with building administrators and head custodians, and 6) annual Board of Education reviews to
show the progress of the program. Energy
Star awards are prominently displayed in each location achieving that honor. Together, the above measures help keep energy
savings a more automatic emphasis for each person in the district.
Testimonial:
The strategy for saving with new properties relies on thorough planning long before the first shovel of dirt is turned. By doing this along with experienced geo engineers, geo well drillers, geo installers, and system balancers, the end result is a building that 'starts lean' and stays that way toward energy consumption. The system is designed to have more capacity than needed and thus needs no auxiliary heating or cooling assistance.
-- Bruce Boswell, Energy Manager, McLean County Unit Five Schools
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 (75)
Facility Type: K-12 School
Total Floorspace: 141980 sf
Year Constructed: 2011
Contract Type: None
Technologies Used:
| Stage 1-Recommissioning |
| Stage 2-Lighting |
| Stage 3-Load Reductions |
| Stage 5-Heating and Cooling Plant |