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Board hears HVAC optimization pitch; installation quoted at $95,500 with projected $25,027 annual savings
Summary
Alpha Controls proposed an HVAC optimization package for the main school building at $95,500 (estimated $35,879 incentive) with projected annual savings of $25,027 and a 3.2-year payback; the board asked for additional references and tabled action pending more district testimonials.
Representatives from Alpha Controls presented a proposal to install HVAC optimization software in district facilities, offering a main‑building package quoted at $95,500 with an estimated incentive of $35,879. The company projected annual energy-cost savings of $25,027 and stated the package would produce a 3.2-year return on investment; an add-on for the vocational building would raise the combined total to $108,337, with an ongoing annual software fee of $4,957.
Board members questioned the firm about guarantees related to utility energy incentives and asked for additional references and testimonials. The board did not vote to accept the proposal at this meeting and tabled action pending receipt of more district testimonials and verification of incentive guarantees.
