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Schneider Electric acknowledges controls problems, outlines fixes and grant wins for MDUSD HVAC and lighting project
Summary
Schneider Electric told the Mount Diablo Unified School District that integration problems between its software and existing VRF manufacturer controls caused erratic HVAC behavior last fall, and outlined fixes, trainings and grant support.
Schneider Electric representatives briefed the Mount Diablo Unified School District board on the district‑wide lighting, HVAC and building‑automation project and acknowledged that a software/controls issue contributed to classroom comfort complaints last fall.
Elliot Feldman, Schneider Electric senior program manager, said the district contracted the firm after a 2021 RFQ to upgrade LED lighting, HVAC equipment and building automation across many campuses. Schneider described a three‑track approach: lighting retrofits (track 1), building controls and non‑DSA HVAC replacements (track 2) and potential DSA‑permitted HVAC renovations (track 3). The lighting work was completed and achieved substantial completion in January 2024, Feldman said; HVAC work and controls have been progressing with a recovery schedule to…
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