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Elizabethtown board approves full geothermal HVAC for East High Elementary in 6–3 vote
Summary
The Elizabethtown Area School District board voted 6–3 to proceed with a full geothermal HVAC system for East High Elementary, citing long‑term energy and maintenance savings; members who opposed the plan urged retaining a cash cushion and favored a smaller replacement option.
The Elizabethtown Area School District board voted 6–3 to direct Quandell Energy Services to proceed with a full, classroom‑level geothermal HVAC installation at East High Elementary.
The motion, made by facilities committee chair Mr. Gillis, won approval after more than an hour of discussion about long‑term energy savings, tax credits and the district’s obligation to spend bond interest earnings before a June 2027 deadline. Mr. Gillis said the proposal would reduce operating and maintenance costs and provide a longer lifespan than conventional HVAC, arguing the committee “should put…
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