Powell County Schools

Project At A Glance

Size: 300,000 Square Feet
Contract Amount: $3,691,140
Guaranteed Savings: $263,239 Annually
Actual Savings: $293,819 Annually
Completed: 2017

This project was a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract that included 5 buildings for Powell County Schools, located in Stanton, Kentucky. CMTA was brought in as a strategic partner with Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects to fund a portion of this renovation through energy saving upgrades performed throughout the district. These upgrades encompassed over 300,000 square feet. The project was funded 100% from energy and operational savings. Project highlights include:

Geothermal HVAC renovation for Powell County Middle School
5 buildings received new DDC controls
Lighting upgrades across the district included LED retrofits, new fixtures, and occupancy sensors
District-wide water efficiency low flow plumbing upgrades

Powell County Schools Energy Use

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What does this data mean?

Baseline: The annual energy consumption before the project

Guaranteed: CMTA's guaranteed energy use for the client post-project

Actual: The measured energy use after the project

This is the first Guaranteed Energy Performance Contract the Powell County School District has successfully completed. While it's been a learning experience for all involved, CMTA has assisted us every step of the way. When I contact CMTA representatives, they respond efficiently and effectively.

Tiffany Anderson, Director of Facilities Management

Powell County School District, Stanton, Kentucky

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