Industry
Education
Challenge
Pampa ISD faced aging HVAC systems and outdated stadium and interior lighting, driving rising utility and maintenance costs while operating under tight school budgets.
Result
NextEra Advisors upgraded HVAC systems and installed LED lighting across schools and the football stadium, delivering improved comfort and more than $3.4M in savings over the contract term.
Product
Energy Solutions, Energy Efficiency, HVAC, Lighting
Challenge
In the early 1900’s, the Pampa Independent School District was the sixth largest school district in Gray County, TX. Over the span of a century, the school district became the heart and soul of the larger Pampa community.
In spite of their rich history, over time Pampa ISD felt the inevitable deterioration of infrastructure in their schools. Even with major construction projects and building additions throughout the decades, it was clear many key systems, such as the HVAC and football stadium lighting, were reaching the end of their life-cycle.
Having just undertaken major renovations and refurbishments to the high school in 2006, which included a new gym, library, cafeteria, commons area, administrative offices, and a new science wing, school budgets were limited. However, without upgrading the existing infrastructure throughout the schools, the District would not only lose optimal classroom comfort, conducive to a great learning environment, but continue to experience ever-increasing utility and maintenance costs.
Solution
By working with NextEra Advisors and NextEra Energy Solutions, Pampa ISD was able to get a comprehensive audit of existing equipment for the entire school district. This consisted of seven school facilities, as well as the cornerstone of every Texas school district, the football field and track.
After thoughtful consideration, the District decided to implement cost-effective measures centered around HVAC and temperature control replacements. Lighting retrofits were also a focal point throughout the schools, including brand new stadium lighting.
Result
Pampa ISD enacted a two-phase approach at the recommendation of the NextEra Advisors team, and set a major precedence in the first phase. The first four facilities totaling more than 167,000 square feet had 100 HVAC systems replaced in less than 60 days. In addition to this, the football stadium lighting was replaced in record time. This allowed the fall semester and the football schedule to start on time and without disruption. The rooftop direct expansion (DX) units which were replaced, improved the classroom environment, and coupled with the new retrofit lighting both indoors and outdoors, brought about a whole new meaning to “Friday Night Lights” in Texas.
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Engineering solutions and Energy Service Company (ESCO) projects conducted throughout the greater U.S. territories (outside of TX) are conducted by NextEra Energy Solutions, LLC. Engineering solutions and Energy Service Company (ESCO) projects conducted within TX are conducted through our regional affiliate brand Gexa Energy Solutions, LLC. Engineering COA’s: AL, ECA5720; AZ, 25021-0; CA; CO; DE, 4743; GA, PEF 008315; IL, 184.007794-0002; IN; LA, EF.0006974; MD, 51635; MA, 1231175; MS, 2021033096; NJ, 10606253; NM, 5512816; OH, COA.05360; OK, CA 8486; PA; TX, F-16231. NextEra Advisors does not provide engineering services.
