Sharyl W. Wood, Executive Director
Administrative Services
Nassau County School Board
December 3, 2015 11:00 a.m.
PAYING ATTENTION TO ENERGY PAYS
They pay a lot of attention to energy use at the Nassau County School Board, so they are NOT having to pay a lot of big energy bills they otherwise would have. By implementing an innovative energy conservation program, the organization has significantly cut energy use — avoiding over $1,000,000 in energy costs in less than 2 years.
The focus on conservation reflects NCSB’s partnership with Cenergistic, a national firm that trains it clients to plan and implement a comprehensive energy conservation program which focuses on best practices for using energy. These best practices result in a significant reduction in energy consumption and reduced utility costs. It requires everyone to do his or her part in managing their use of energy. The goal is to reduce the amount of energy that is being wasted. Savings are generated in various areas across the county including: heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment; food service equipment; athletic facilities; irrigation; auditoriums; individual offices; and in classrooms.
“Passing the $1,000,000 mark is a significant milestone. NCSB has achieved this level of success by consistently implementing the behavioral approach to energy conservation and maintaining productive efforts at all levels of the organization. The leadership, along with other administration and staff members are to be commended for clearly fulfilling their commitment to being good stewards of the taxpayers’ money and the environment.” said Dr. William S. Spears, Chairman – Founder of Cenergistic.
Cenergistic is a technology-powered, data-driven energy conservation company. Cenergistic helps organizations reduce consumption of electricity, natural gas, fuel oil and water. Its proven approach is built on a proprietary methodology which optimizes clients’ infrastructure, improves internal processes and changes behavior to ensure that savings endure. This approach empowers the average client to save 20 – 30% off expected utility bills. For the past seven years, Cenergistic has earned national recognition from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, including the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Great News !!!
Congratulations and Thank You to Dr. John Ruis and the Nassau County School Board and to all our Principals, Teachers, Staff and Students for this superb cost savings to the tax payers.
Sure glad to see good news like this
Making things in our lives better for less – well done – on behalf of all of us who live, work, raise, and educate our kids in the public school system here.