Mason schools move toward energy-efficiency upgrades; Trane to deliver plan in March

At its Feb. 4 meeting, the Mason Consolidated Schools Board of Education heard an operations update that could lead to districtwide energy-efficiency work under a guaranteed energy performance bond. The Superintendent reported that Trane Technologies "is nearly finished with the review of areas that the District will consider for updates using a non-voted guaranteed energy performance bond," and said the company plans to release information mid-March, post an RFP in April and seeks board approval in May.

The presentation identified heating systems, building controls and lighting as primary focus areas. The board did not vote on any financing at the meeting; the minutes record only the timeline provided by Trane. District officials described the approach as a performance contract rather than a bond requiring a public vote. Next steps listed in the district's update are a formal RFP and staff recommendations after Trane's report is released.