Hazleton Area School District

Project Summary

A multi-phase project for a large, rural public school district in Northeastern Pennsylvania, stretching over portions of Luzerne, Schuylkill, and Carbon Counties.

School district objectives prioritized energy savings and replacement needs across 13 school campuses. LED lighting and mechanical replacement dominated the project focus and had a positive payback, so each school campus received a comprehensive LED lighting upgrade. Building Automation controls commissioning and software upgrades were also identified as universal project needs, with building envelope solutions offering energy savings in most school buildings.

Performance Contract Services

  • Lighting Retrofit
  • Lighting Controls
  • Boiler Installation
  • Chiller Replacement
  • Energy Recovery Units
  • Energy Management System
  • DDC Controls
  • Building Envelope
  • Roof Replacement
  • Pool Unit Replacement

Key Information

Project Cost: $10 million

Financing: Municipal Lease

Project Savings: $470,000/YR

Contract Terms: 15 Years

Facilities and Square Footage

Number of Buildings: 17

Square Footage of Project: 2,300,000

Description of Use: Schools and Administration

Duration: 12 Months