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Design-build firm pitches HVAC, LED and energy-savings project to Rappahannock schools

Rappahannock County School Board · March 11, 2026
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Summary

A design-build team from Snyder presented a business case for consolidating HVAC/mechanical upgrades, LED lighting and building automation at Rappahannock County schools, citing roughly $290,000 in current annual utility costs and an estimated 20% energy savings from scope 1–2 measures; the firm proposed a fixed-price contract and offered to return for a joint meeting with supervisors.

A design-build team told the Rappahannock County school board on Wednesday that a consolidated approach to mechanical, lighting and controls work could tackle deferred maintenance more quickly and generate energy-savings funding to offset project costs.

"As mentioned, my name is Abby Weigle," the presenter said at the start of the firm’s presentation. Abby Weigle and a colleague described three priorities for the proposal: addressing deferred mechanical maintenance, improving classroom comfort (including adding cooling…

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