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Presenter: July building shutdown cut district electricity use by 147,016 kWh
Summary
District staff reported that closing most district buildings for part of July saved 147,016 kilowatt‑hours, with plans to continue targeted shutdowns and participation in a regional energy curtailment program to reduce costs.
District staff presented the results of a July building‑closure pilot intended to conserve utility costs, reporting a districtwide reduction of 147,016 kilowatt‑hours.
The presenter said the shutdown closed all buildings except the board office two days a week and allowed exceptions for essential operations: the bus garage remained open for repairs, maintenance staff worked on site, and a summer cleaning crew (Scarlet and Gray) worked in some buildings. North school recorded the largest kWh savings after being fully shut down; the presenter said that cleaning schedules and the Early Learning Center (ELC) timing affected per‑building savings. Staff named practical steps taken during the shutdown, including intentionally shutting off breakers while leaving critical systems (fire alarms, selected HVAC fans) operational.
Administration also noted the district participates in the PGM (Pennsylvania, Jersey, Maryland) energy curtailment program as a cost‑saving measure and plans to continue targeted shutdowns during July to capture similar savings.
The board thanked the presenter for the analysis and clarity; no board action was required beyond accepting the presentation into the record.
