Find the Right System for
Your School With New Trane Portfolio
Specifiers and school engineers now have a new, first of its kind tool to find the best HVAC system for their new or existing school. The Trane High Performance Systems Portfolio for K-12 Schools is available and offers:
- Specific recommendations that will help achieve energy savings of at least 30% (compared to ASHRAE 90.1)
- Detailed strategies to help you earn up to 56 LEED points
Trust Trane for Green, High-Performance Schools
Trane has provided HVAC systems and solutions to schools for more than 50 years—enhancing indoor and outdoor environments through improved indoor air quality, humidity control, acoustics and energy efficiency performance.
Reduce operating costs; help students and teachers
Trane is committed to making schools better by improving their operational and energy efficiency. We are applying our technical expertise, understanding of building infrastructure, and experience in the education market to help develop green, high-performance schools that produce higher-achieving students, lower operating costs, and have less impact on the environment.
Better Student Performance
Improved indoor air quality has been shown to:
- Increase student health
- Reduce absenteeism
- Lower the incidence of asthma and related problems
- Five separate studies found an average asthma reduction of 38.5% in buildings with improved air-quality
Higher Teacher and Staff Retention
Studies show that teachers:
- Believe thermal comfort affects teaching quality and student achievement
- Are happier when they can control their environments
Lower Operating Costs
HVAC accounts for more than 50% of the energy consumed in schools.
LEED-certified green buildings:
- Consume 30% less energy
- Use 30 to 50% less water
- Reduce carbon dioxide emission by 40%
Enhanced Community Image
Engaged teachers, achieving students, and an energy-efficient infrastructure all point to a commitment to excellence in education and responsible environmental policies.
