More Energy Savings in our Future?

Today's Herald-Independent editorializes about the energy efficiency of the new Glacial Drumlin School and the savings that will accrue to the district. Unfortunately not all the buildings are up to the same standards. In fact several of our buildings rank near the top in Wisconsin in energy usage per square foot, even when adjusted for age.

Next Wednesday the Business Services Committee will consider recommendations for a vendor to provide Guaranteed Performance Contracts for energy upgrades around the district. In this arrangement the district finances building and energy system upgrades identified by the vendor using low interest loans or lease arrangements. These loans are paid back by the district out of the resultant savings from reduced utilities bills. The "Guaranteed" part is that the vendor will guarantee that a certain level of energy savings will be reached each year of the contract. If savings aren't met the vendor is required to make up the difference.

Next week's business services agenda can be found here.