{"id":20560,"date":"2025-12-11T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T08:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enertechsolution.it\/energy-efficiency-in-schools-the-american-model\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T15:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T15:37:05","slug":"energy-efficiency-in-schools-the-american-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enertechsolution.it\/en\/energy-efficiency-in-schools-the-american-model\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Efficiency in Schools: The American Model"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_text_color=&#8221;#cccccc&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; 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column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>Key Points<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b>energy efficiency in schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is key to reducing energy consumption and emissions from the existing building stock.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>EPBD Directive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guides <\/span><b>energy retrofitting in Europe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with clear goals toward <\/span><b>decarbonization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><b>2050<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most effective interventions focus on <\/span><b>the building envelope<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>lighting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>electrification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supported by smart technologies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>United States<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers advanced models such as <\/span><b>New York and Lincoln<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which have structured plans for electrification and the use of geothermal energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preliminary assessments, project priorities, and targeted interventions make it possible to adapt solutions even to historic or protected buildings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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In fact, existing buildings account for approximately   <\/span><b>37\u201340%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><b>global <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">global <\/span><b>greenhouse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>40%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><b>energy consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>50%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><b>gas consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  in the European Union. 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width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>Table of Contents<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction to Energy Efficiency in Schools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EPBD and the European Framework for Energy Renovation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Measures for Improving Energy Efficiency in Schools and Buildings<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Challenges Facing Existing School Buildings<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy Efficiency in Schools: Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Energy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New York Model for the Electrification and Decarbonization of Schools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The five levels of intervention defined by the SCA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work on the Envelopes of Historic School Buildings<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lincoln Case: Geothermal Energy for Energy Efficiency in Schools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#10\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy Efficiency in Schools: What We Can Learn from American Models<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#11\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enertech Solution&#8217;s Approach to Energy Efficiency in Schools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b>The EPBD and the European Framework for Energy Renovation<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among these is the European directive <\/span><b><i>Energy Performance of Buildings Directive<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enertechsolution.it\/epbt-fotovoltaico-sostenibilita-e-ritorno-energetico\/\"><b>EPBD<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) plays a key role. Part of the European plan to   <\/span><b>decarbonization, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><em><b>Green Deal<\/b><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as<em> \u201c<\/em><\/span> <em><b>Fit for 55<\/b><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<em>\u201d<\/em> the <\/span> <b>EPBD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was first published in <\/span><b>2002<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has been updated several times over the course of <\/span><b>20 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, until it came into effect in <\/span><b>2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main goal is to accelerate the <\/span><b>energy retrofitting <\/b><b>energy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the building stock and improve<\/span><b>energy efficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> , and <\/span><b>reduce emissions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, by <\/span><b>2030<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and achieve <\/span><b>carbon neutrality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><b>2050<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b>Key Measures for Improving Energy Efficiency in Schools and Buildings<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initiatives to improve the<\/span><b>energy efficiency of buildings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focus primarily on the<\/span><b>building envelope<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (exterior walls, roof, floor, and windows and doors) and on <\/span><b>heating and cooling systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>ventilation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>lighting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Alongside these is the growing use of  <\/span><b>smart technologies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which help optimize the management of systems, ensuring <\/span><b>comfort <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>reducing waste<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b>electrification of buildings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, combined with the use of renewable energy, systems such as the <\/span><b>electric heat pump<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the use of<\/span><b>geothermal energy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are part of a mix of measures essential for <\/span><b>decarbonization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;4&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b>The Challenges Facing Existing School Buildings<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, about<\/span><b>80\u201385%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the <\/span><b>existing buildings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were built before <\/span><b>2000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>75%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> still has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enertechsolution.it\/transizione-ecologica-del-parco-immobiliare-problemi-e-strategie\/\"><b>low energy efficiency<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although many of the technologies and interventions available today are now well-established and accessible, a significant portion of these buildings have historical value and are subject to preservation restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may limit the feasibility of certain solutions, making a thorough initial assessment even more important for setting realistic goals and identifying <\/span><b>that are truly capable of<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are truly capable of delivering the desired results.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;5&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b>Energy Efficiency in Schools: Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Energy<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, it is important to clearly define the <\/span><b>project objectives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether for a single building or an entire building portfolio, is essential to achieving the best possible result. The   <\/span><b>U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Energy Retrofit Guide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the <\/span><b>United States<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (DOE Advanced Energy Guide) suggests some key steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Understanding the Building<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: year of construction, any restrictions, materials and techniques used, system specifications, intended use, and operating hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analyze the current status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>compare it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with an <\/span><b>energy-efficient building<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in order to obtain a clear benchmark.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Define the objectives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: decarbonization, reducing energy consumption, improving the building envelope, indoor air quality, and comfort, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Collect and analyze energy data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Identify<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <\/span><b>preliminary actions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prioritize actions<\/b> based on impact, costs, and feasibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;6&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b>The New York Model for the Electrification and Decarbonization of Schools<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York City offers a concrete example of how to promote<\/span><b>energy efficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>decarbonization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the <\/span><b>public real estate portfolio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The plan to  <\/span><b>Electrification of Schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, updated in <\/span><b>2023<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, stipulates that any replacement of<\/span><b> air conditioning systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>existing buildings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must ensure a reduction in<\/span><b>energy use intensity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (EUI) of <\/span><b>10%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to the minimum requirements of the <\/span><b>local energy code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NYCECC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal, by <\/span><b>2030<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is to electrify between <\/span><b>7<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> schools per year, gradually phasing out <\/span><b>gas systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in favor of <\/span><b>electric systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or powered by <\/span><b>biofuels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, leading to the complete elimination of<\/span><b> gas water heaters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>NYC School Construction Authority <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(SCA), which oversees approximately <\/span><b>1,700 public schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, oversees the entire <\/span><b>renovation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to achieve these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">energy efficiency in schools<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, provided that the <\/span><b>technical conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>architectural<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allow it.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;7&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b>The five levels of intervention defined by the SCA<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, many buildings have historical significance, which limits certain types of work on their facades; in other cases, a lack of space prevents the installation of heat pumps. To best manage these situations, the specialists at   <\/span><b>SCA <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have defined five levels of project objectives, in order of priority:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comprehensive Energy Renovation and Decarbonization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: complete electrification of HVAC systems, domestic hot water production, and kitchen appliances; LED lighting; conventional and integrated solar photovoltaic systems; high-performance building envelope.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Complete electrification of the air conditioning system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Full electrification with electrical backup<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Partial electrification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Building Envelope Retrofit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For each construction era, a set of measures has been defined to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">energy efficiency measures for schools<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that have already been preselected, along with an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dnnhh5cc1.blob.core.windows.net\/portals\/0\/Design\/Forms\/CIPBldgElecEquipSelMatrix.xlsx?sv=2017-04-17&#038;sr=b&#038;si=DNNFileManagerPolicy&#038;sig=kd6QzEzHVPzMe1Ll%2BogMTTNiL8OvFwQHKXGeT2EdDR0%3D\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excel file<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you choose the <\/span><b>air conditioning system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  best suited to the building&#8217;s conditions. Everything   <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycsca.org\/Design\/Existing-Building-Sustainability#CIP-Electrification-Guidelines-and-Forms-467\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The material<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (in English) is available to anyone wishing to evaluate the replacement of systems in line with the objectives of <\/span><b>electrification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>decarbonization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;8&#8243; 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width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b>Work on the Envelope of Historic School Buildings<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work on the exterior of <\/span><b>historic buildings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been carefully planned to preserve their<\/span><b>architectural appearance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while maximizing <\/span><b>energy savings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a public school in <\/span><b>Manhattan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> undergoing extensive renovation, for example, the facade was equipped with a new system that protects the <\/span><b>original masonry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from rain and significantly improves <\/span><b>thermal performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thanks to the use of <\/span><b>exterior insulation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each classroom will also be equipped with a <\/span><b>vertical central ventilation unit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a <\/span><b>dedicated heat pump<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> , ensuring <\/span><b>comfort<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>reduced energy consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; 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overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;15916&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;small_depth&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public School Manhattan (Current status).<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; 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overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b>The Lincoln Case: Geothermal Energy for Energy Efficiency in Schools<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another interesting example of <\/span><b>decarbonization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in schools comes from the city of <\/span><b>Lincoln<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in the state of <\/span><b>Nebraska<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here, as early as  <\/span><b>1993<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>public schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> began using<\/span><b>geothermal energy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for heating, and today it covers virtually all of the approximately <\/span><b>70<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> municipal schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits are clear:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greater <\/span><b>comfort<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>reduced consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>energy intensity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (EUI) that is much lower than that of buildings with traditional systems;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>energy costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on average <\/span><b>50%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The  <\/span><b>Park Middle School<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  It is one of the most representative cases, so much so that it won the  <\/span><b>2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  the \u201c<\/span><b>Best in Class for Energy Efficiency and Health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d from the  <\/span><b>Department of Energy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  (DOE) for its project to  <\/span><b>energy efficiency<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the school<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  and  <\/span><b>improvement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  of the  <\/span><b>air quality<\/b> <b>internal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The renovation included the installation of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a<\/span><b> high-efficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>heating and cooling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LED lighting;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>new windows and doors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> high-performance;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a system of <\/span><b>mechanical ventilation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with heat recovery throughout the building.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the energy efficiency improvements at the school<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been remarkable: the<\/span><b>EUI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has dropped from <\/span><b>92.6 to 24.3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while the <\/span><b>energy cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fell to one-third, from <\/span><b>1.51 to 0.53<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dollars per square foot of floor area.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; 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text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Park Middle School Geothermal System<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;10&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; 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text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The examples from the United States reflect many of the practices already in place in Europe and Italy, where <\/span><b>energy efficiency <\/b><b>in schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>electrification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> , and the use of <\/span><b>renewable energy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are strongly encouraged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a service package <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for <\/span><b>energy retrofit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that best suits your needs, taking into account the <\/span><b>actual condition of the buildings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their <\/span><b>historical value<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, makes it possible to achieve <\/span><b>concrete results<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without overestimating <\/span><b>costs or benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In this way, the goal of achieving the  <\/span><b>carbon neutrality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by 2050 is becoming realistic and achievable.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; id=&#8221;11&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Enertech Solution&#8217;s Approach to Energy Efficiency in Schools<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving energy efficiency in schools is a crucial step toward reducing energy consumption, enhancing comfort, and moving closer to decarbonization goals. The models analyzed demonstrate how targeted interventions, supported by a rigorous technical assessment, can yield tangible benefits even in complex or restricted buildings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Enertech Solution, we use a proven method that integrates energy analysis, design, construction management, and performance monitoring to support public agencies and local governments throughout the entire retrofit process. This is an approach we have already applied in various school settings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Enertech projects in the education sector:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enertechsolution.it\/en\/progetti\/study-on-the-energy-retrofit-of-four-schools-in-brescia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study on the Energy Retrofit of Four Schools in Brescia<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enertechsolution.it\/en\/progetti\/energy-efficiency-retrofit-project-for-schools-in-milan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy Efficiency Retrofit Project for Schools in Milan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][nectar_btn size=&#8221;large&#8221; open_new_tab=&#8221;true&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; 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