Lancaster, KY. A comprehensive energy efficiency initiative at Garrard County School facilities has delivered remarkable results, achieving $162,140 in annual energy savings in its sixth year of operation—surpassing projections by 55.3%. The project, completed in 2019 by Performance Services, was originally expected to save $104,372 per year.
Upgrades included new heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems at the Garrard Education Center, installation of high-efficiency boilers at the Middle School and Area Tech Center, districtwide replacement of interior and exterior lighting with LED technology, and the implementation of water conservation measures.
Altogether, eleven buildings benefited from these improvements, leading to a 22% reduction in overall energy intensity. The combination of advanced equipment and optimized scheduling has been key to the project’s success.
Since becoming operational, the initiative has generated a total of $950,938 in energy savings for the district.
“The Garrard County Board of Education serves as a watchful agent of taxpayer money,’’ said Superintendent Kevin Stull. “This project continues to provide significant financial benefits and shows the board’s willingness to implement cost-saving projects to ensure that more resources reach the classrooms to meet our student needs.’’
Garrard County Schools is a school district in central Kentucky serving approximately 2,699 students.
