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Facilities director says energy projects have reduced district usage 11.5% from 2023 baseline; estimates $125,000 annual savings

Moorhead Area Public Schools Board of Education · January 13, 2026
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Facilities staff reported an energy program update: LED retrofits, boiler replacements and operational changes have reduced district energy usage and produced cumulative savings the presenter said reach about 11.5% from a 2023 baseline, with estimated annual savings across gas and electric near $125,000 and roughly $70,000 in one‑time rebates.

Facilities staff delivered an FY26 energy program update at the Jan. 12 Moorhead Area Public Schools board meeting, outlining completed projects and early outcomes from energy conservation measures (ECMs).

The presenter described LED lighting retrofits at Horizon East (about 2,200 fixtures) and boiler replacements at several sites, plus scheduling and control changes that reduced runtime on air handlers. “After collecting data from June 2024 to today, we've actually saved... $50,000 annually,…

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