Rural District Revitalization: Addressing Infrastructure Challenges
Dora, nm
Dora Consolidated Schools (DCS) is a rural public school district serving approximately 250 students across 115,047 ft² of permanent buildings in Dora, New Mexico. The district faced several challenges, including aging HVAC systems that disrupted classroom comfort and reliability, roof deterioration requiring urgent repairs to protect facilities, operational inefficiencies leading to high costs from outdated systems, and limited access to support, making it essential to find reliable partners for executing complex facility upgrades.
34,216
CARBON DIOXIDE REDUCTION IN ANNUAL EMISSIONS
26,996
TOTAL FIRST YEAR SAVINGS
9.4
ANNUAL UTILITY COST REDUCTION
ZERO
NEW TAX INCREASE
Innovative Solutions
To address these challenges, Yearout Energy, now Energy Systems Group (ESG) delivered a tailored solution that improved energy efficiency, restored critical infrastructure, and reduced operational expenses.
Replace inefficient HVAC equipment and unify controls to improve comfort, air quality, and energy efficiency.
Remediate ~15 square feet of air leaks to reduce energy losses and utility costs.
Restore roofs on key buildings to prevent water damage and enhance insulation.
Downsize and optimize transformers for utility savings and improved efficiency.
Eliminate unused meters and off-month services to cut unnecessary utility costs.
ENHANCED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Modernized systems and restored infrastructure create a more comfortable and reliable space for students and staff.
SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
Energy and operational improvements contribute to long-term efficiency and environmental responsibility.
COST SAVINGS
Immediate financial benefits through reduced energy and maintenance expenses free up resources for educational priorities.
From the Client
âWeâre excited to implement these measures for Dora Consolidated Schools and continue being good stewards of our current facilities. Weâre looking forward to reaping the benefits from the annual savings and the facility upgrades for the building users, as well as our community for years to come.â
- Brandon Hays, Superintendent
