Systems, controls
and services
• Tracer Summit®
building automation
system
• Wall-mounted unit
ventilators
• Ceiling mounted
heat pump systems
• Unit heaters
• 40-ton air cooled
condenser
• Roof-mounted
exhaust fans
• Lighting
• Electric boiler
conversion
• Trane Performance
Contract
With portions of the school dating back to
1931, Eminence Community School Corporation
was in need of upgrades to replace its aging and
outdated infrastructure systems. In addition,
inconsistent temperatures throughout the
buildings were creating a challenging learning
and teaching environment at the school.
To address these issues, Eminence Community
School Corporation undertook $1.3 million in
infrastructure improvements. The upgrades,
which include updated systems, high efficiency
HVAC controls and improved lighting are
anticipated to save the school $30,000 in
annual energy costs with an expected payback
of ten years or less.
With inefficient systems, ineffective lighting and
inconsistent temperatures, the aging
infrastructure was compromising the quality of
the learning conditions at Eminence Community
School Corporation. Energy costs were also a
major concern. School administrators sought to
make the school more energy efficient and
create the optimal classroom environment, while
maintaining their fiscal responsibility.
Based on a successful long-term relationship,
education leaders selected Trane to implement a
performance-based solution, which includes
energy-efficient technologies and a fully
automated energy management system. The
improvement project was funded through
savings realized from a Performance Contract, a
package of products and services customized to
building requirements to deliver significant
energy and operating cost reductions.
A Tracer Summit® building automation system
(BAS) with PC workstation interface and
high-efficiency HVAC controls help lower
energy use and provide more consistent
temperatures throughout the buildings. The BAS
allows the building operator to perform daily
tasks, respond to alarms, view reports and
change settings for customized temperature
adjustments in individual classrooms.
Dim lighting in the gymnasium was made
brighter, while decreasing energy use. Upgrades
to the gym also include high-efficiency air
conditioning, air handling and exhaust fan
systems for greater student comfort.
Upgrades at the Eminence Community School
Corporation are helping the school continue its
mission of providing quality education to area
students. The improvements create a better
learning environment, while delivering
significant energy and operating cost
reductions. The customized products and
services package is anticipated to save the
school $30,000 in annual energy costs with an
expected payback of ten years or less.
In recognition of the importance of these
upgrades and Eminence Community School
Corporation’s commitment to the reduction of
its environmental footprint, Eminence
Community School Corp. has earned the “Trane
Energy Efficiency Leader in Education Award”
for its sustainable energy and operational
efficiency improvements.
The oldest building at Eminence Community School Corporation was
built in 1931. The district schools, including the elementary and
junior/senior high school, serve approximately 550 students. The
district takes pride in being a smaller rural school corporation with
strong community support and a family atmosphere. The school
district earned the "Trane Energy Efficiency Leader in Education
Award" for sustainable energy and operational efficiency
improvements at the school.