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Board approves application to state energy program to pursue LED, HVAC, and roof projects
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Summary
Lebanon City Schools voted unanimously to apply to the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission for energy-conservation grants and low-rate loans to fund lighting, HVAC and roofing work outlined in a 10-year capital plan; the administration said grant/loan amounts sought would be limited compared with total identified project costs.
The Lebanon City Schools Board of Education voted Dec. 16 to authorize staff to apply to the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) for energy-conservation grant and loan funding to support a multi-year capital plan.
The superintendent described the district's 10-year capital plan and said the application would allow the district to compete for up to $2,000,000 in grant funding and to access low-interest loans (described by staff as as low as 0.25%) potentially up to about $2.5 million. He said the full suite of recommended work from the energy consultant would cost roughly $6.5 million if completed in entirety, and that the district would prioritize projects with clear energy return on investment such as lighting retrofits and HVAC replacements.
"We're not committing to spending any money here. What we're committing the Board is committing to do is send our application to the State of Ohio so we can get in line," the superintendent said. Board members asked clarifying questions about scope and examples (LED retrofits in gyms, cafeteria lighting, flat gym roof replacement with added insulation) and the superintendent said the work could include replacing decades-old heating units and other systems with energy-saving equipment.
The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution to apply; roll call votes recorded unanimous 'yes' and the motion carried. Administration said it will return with specific scopes, bids and any financing terms before committing to particular projects.
Next steps: staff will finalize application materials, obtain quotes, and return to the board with recommended project packages and financing options.
