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Kent School District receives $76,000 from PSE after multi‑year energy savings program
Summary
Puget Sound Energy presented a $76,000 incentive check to Kent School District after a three‑year Commercial Strategic Energy Management program; presenters reported cumulative avoided energy costs of roughly $330,000 and year‑over‑year savings of about 370,000 kWh and 27,000 therms.
Puget Sound Energy representatives reported the results of a three‑year Commercial Strategic Energy Management (CSEM) partnership with Kent School District and presented a $76,000 incentive check at the board meeting.
Kurt Andersen and James Rowe of PSE described low‑cost, no‑cost operational changes and building tune‑ups that helped the district avoid approximately $330,000 in energy costs cumulatively, and saved an estimated 370,000 kilowatt‑hours and 27,000 therms of natural gas during the most recent program year. The work included LED upgrades in gymnasiums, field and parking lot lighting improvements and better scheduling and set‑points through energy management systems.
The district is reenrolling in the program and has a Climate Corps fellow (Laura Edmondson) supported by PSE to drive deep dives into monthly consumption, create energy dashboards and pursue future grants and incentives. PSE said it will continue to provide expert support and outreach to help the district reach multi‑year targets; program aims include a 3% annual savings target and a longer‑term goal of a 10% reduction over time.
The board accepted the presentation and participated in a ceremonial photo with the PSE check. Staff indicated the energy work reduces operating costs directly on the district’s utility budgets and that continued participation could identify further grant and capital opportunities.
