Illinois Galatia School Lights Up with Energy Efficiency Project
At Galatia Grade School, students, teachers, and parents are the very life of the building. So when it comes to caring for the place that provides education and community, District administration makes it a high priority.
Challenge
After some time visiting the classrooms and offices at Galatia Grade School, Mr. Shain Crank, Galatia Community School District #1 Superintendent, couldn’t help but notice that the lighting was poor. Rather than vibrant learning environments, rooms were increasingly dimmer. Upon further discussion with building maintenance, he learned that the school’s lighting fixtures were outdated – most T8 and T12 fluorescent technology – original to the building’s construction.
Mr. Crank knew the lighting had to be upgraded. He had heard stories where LED technology reduced energy costs for other schools while simultaneously providing a significantly better lit place to learn – two of his primary objectives. Wondering about his options, he turned to NextEra Energy Services, the district’s energy services partner with the Illinois Energy Consortium, to learn more.
Solution
After some discussion and an investment-grade site audit, NextEra Energy Services and its affiliates provided the District with lighting recommendations, savings analysis and financing options to consider.
Financially, the decision to upgrade the lighting was not an easy one. Like with any school, budgets were tight and project lists ran deep. But for Mr. Crank and the School Board, it kept coming back to the students and teachers – and the importance of the building.
Result
Given budget priorities, the District decided to divide the lighting upgrades into two phases, with the Grade School classrooms and offices done in phase 1. After just three days of project work over the summer, phase 1 of the lighting upgrade was complete.
By replacing and re-lamping the grade school’s offices and classrooms, students, teachers and District Administration can’t help but notice the difference.
60-125%
increase in lumen output
39%
decrease in electricity usage
$1,994
per year in energy savings*
We knew a lighting upgrade would have a direct and immediate impact not only on student classrooms and teacher offices, but on energy costs. This was one project that would create budget savings and enhance the quality of learning.
Shain Crank | Superintendent, Galatia Community School District #1
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When faced with outdated lighting at schools in the Galatia Independent School District, NextEra Energy Services helped figure out a solution that would brighten classrooms and improve the learning environment while meeting budget constraints.
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*Savings and performance results are specific to the project and facilities profiled. Actual results will vary for each customer. Projected savings may vary based on energy and other utility cost fluctuations.
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