The Department of Energy's Advanced Energy Retrofit Guide indicates that savings beyond 45% are achievable when upgrades to the building envelope are combined with retrofits of lighting and mechanical systems. This finding motivated Missoula County Public Schools to adopt an integrated approach for Hellgate High School's historic building, aiming for substantial return on their mechanical system investment. The school's mechanical system upgrade plans recently entered the bidding phase.
Here are eight key benefits from mechanical upgrades:
“The Department of Energy's Advanced Energy Retrofit Guide indicates that savings beyond 45% are achievable when upgrades to the building envelope are combined with retrofits of lighting and mechanical systems.
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1. Lower Energy Bills through reduced natural gas and electricity consumption 2. Increased Property Value 3. Improved Building Operations 4. Lowered Maintenance Expenses 5. Reduced Carbon Emissions 6. Extended Equipment Life 7. Improved Student/Staff Productivity 8. Better Air Quality, which reduces incidents of asthma, flu, headaches, and other illnesses
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