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Riverside Unified approves energy‑management contract that district says will pay for itself

Riverside Unified School District Board of Education · January 16, 2026
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Summary

The board approved an agreement with Synergistic LLC for energy management and 'healthier buildings' services that staff say will be funded by guaranteed energy savings; presenters projected a gross savings of about $4.2 million and net savings of about $2.1 million over five years and offered a six‑month fee‑free startup.

The Riverside Unified School District Board on Jan. 15 approved a multi‑year energy‑management agreement with Synergistic LLC that district staff said will be paid from guaranteed utility savings.

Sam Preci, executive director presenting the item, and Carrie DeBose of Synergistic described a program combining an on‑site energy specialist, data analytics, and an operations playbook. DeBose said the vendor’s software and audits will identify energy waste, recommend equipment or…

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