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Energy specialist, vendor highlight district efficiency gains; Synergistic presents banner and $2,000 donation
Summary
District energy specialist Jim Hateman introduced partners from Synergistic, who recognized the Manitowoc Public School District as a 'best in class' energy partner, presented a banner and a $2,000 check to support a scholarship fund and cited a 36% reduction in energy use since a base year.
Jim Hateman, the district's energy specialist, introduced representatives from Synergistic who recognized the Manitowoc Public School District for energy-efficiency work and presented a banner and a $2,000 contribution to a local scholarship fund.
A Synergistic representative said the district had reduced energy consumption by 36% compared with the base year and framed that as a taxpayer stewardship achievement: "You have reduced your consumption since your base year, 36% in energy use. That is utterly amazing." The presenter added that reduced consumption lowers costs and reduces the district's carbon footprint.
Synergistic presented a banner recognizing the district as a "best in class" partner and a $2,000 check "for towards Glenfroft Public School District scholarship fund," as stated at the meeting. The district's energy specialist, Jim Hateman, explained the vendor's role: the vendor helps optimize heating, cooling and other systems to cut utility consumption and operate buildings efficiently.
Administrators said the recognition and vendor partnership are part of the district's ongoing work to control operating costs and reduce environmental impact. The meeting transcript records the figures and the presentation; administrators will incorporate energy savings into capital and operating planning as appropriate.
