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CMTA reports districtwide energy savings; electricity and gas use down about half from baseline

5076581 · June 26, 2025

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A CMTA representative told the Mercer County Board the district exceeded an energy-savings guarantee and reported large reductions in electricity and gas use since a 2018 baseline after HVAC and LED upgrades.

A CMTA representative, Jason Volz, told the Mercer County Board of Education that energy-efficiency work completed in prior years has produced savings and reduced utility consumption across the district.

Volz said the district guaranteed $250,000 in annual utility savings tied to projects including a King Middle School HVAC renovation, a partial renovation at Mercer County Intermediate School and LED lighting upgrades across the district. He reported the district saved $298,000 in utility costs, exceeding the guaranteed $250,000.

Volz also reported that, compared with a 2018 baseline period, district electricity consumption was down about 50% and gas consumption was down about 52%.

Board members had no formal action on the report. The CMTA representative offered to provide a presentation copy to board members for further review.