Palmetto Bays Elementary
8900 Hwy. 544
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
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Palmetto Bays Elementary School, located in Myrtle Beach, SC, serves students in grades K through 5 with an enrollment of over 700 students and 95,000 square feet of space.
The classroom lighting is T-8 with occupancy sensors and additional dual switch control. The gym has been upgraded from metal halide to T-5 with occupancy sensor control.
The classrooms are served by split system heat pumps with DDC temperature control. The fresh air/dehumidification systems use heat pipe technology and propane for supplemental heat and incorporate a demand control ventilation strategy using CO2 sensing. In addition to HVAC control, the DDC system also controls water heaters, exterior lighting, exhaust fans, and other equipment. The DDC system employs technologies to limit power consumption and equipment run time while maintaining a comfortable environment. The DDC system was installed during construction.
The school's indoor environmental quality and energy usage is remotely monitored by the Horry County Schools Energy Management Department. All equipment scheduling is performed by the Energy Management Department, as well as after-hours scheduling as requested by the school.
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Testimonial:
"Overlooking HID lighting upgrades, especially in gym areas, is an easy and costly mistake. Converting HID lighting to more efficient florescent lighting can have a very fast ROI. Some major benefits include utilty cost reduction, lower maintenance, eliminating re-strike time, improved light levels, better color rendering, and noise reduction."
-- Mr. Paul Hucks, Energy Management, Horry County School DistrictPlease note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by Horry County Schools 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:*
Horry County Schools
Property Manager:*
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Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2013 (93)
Facility Type: K-12 School
Total Floorspace: 94660 sf
Year Constructed: 2002
Contract Type: None
Technologies Used:
| Stage 2-Lighting |
| Stage 5-Heating and Cooling Plant |
| Other Technologies/Strategies |