CORNWALL – All five of the Cornwall
Central School District’s schools have received a total $5.5 million
energy efficiency upgrade through a partnership with the New York Power
Authority.
The district is expected to save $300,000 annually in energy costs as
a result and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions by 895 tons a year,
the equivalent of removing roughly 190 cars from the road.
The project, which began last year, includes a number of energy-saving
measures, including the installation of new boilers and lighting controls,
air-handling replacements and modifications, and the replacement of the
pool cover and pool dehumidification system. The lighting was also upgrades
in all five schools.
“The energy efficiency will significantly reduce the district’s
annual energy costs,” said NYPA President Gil Quiniones. “Upgrades
like this one are being undertaken all over New York State in an effort
to reduce the state’s carbon footprint.”
