Performance Contracting

Middlesboro Schools

Middlesboro Independent School DistrictMiddlesboro, Kentucky

This project was a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract that included four buildings including 226,000 square feet in the Middlesboro School district. This project was 100% funded from energy and operational savings. Construction for the High School Central Plant took place over one summer and was completed in 3 months. 

  • Middlesboro High School received an upgrade to the central plant which included new boilers, pumps, chiller, and controls 
  • A new building automation system was installed at Middlesboro High School, Middle School, and the Central Auditorium 
  • Existing T12 and T8 interior fluorescents and exterior fixtures were replaced with LED technology at the High School, Middle School, and Central Auditorium 
  • New gas water heaters were installed at the Middle School 
  • The High School, Middle School, and Central Auditorium were combined to one electric account to allow the district to purchase power at a lower rate.

Middlesboro ISD Energy Use

[{"x":"JAN","Baseline":"188440.0","Guaranteed":"163593.0","Actual":"117920.0"},{"x":"FEB","Baseline":"367250.0","Guaranteed":"318630.0","Actual":"232240.0"},{"x":"MAR","Baseline":"537528.0","Guaranteed":"466810.0","Actual":"363360.0"},{"x":"APR","Baseline":"714807.0","Guaranteed":"620935.0","Actual":"499960.0"},{"x":"MAY","Baseline":"907777.0","Guaranteed":"789225.0","Actual":"638800.0"},{"x":"JUN","Baseline":"1081319.0","Guaranteed":"939708.0","Actual":"766040.0"},{"x":"JUL","Baseline":"1265557.0","Guaranteed":"1100265.0","Actual":"903600.0"},{"x":"AUG","Baseline":"1511060.0","Guaranteed":"1315134.0","Actual":"1053160.0"},{"x":"SEP","Baseline":"1702416.0","Guaranteed":"1482834.0","Actual":"1170320.0"},{"x":"OCT","Baseline":"1890282.0","Guaranteed":"1649087.0","Actual":"1331320.0"},{"x":"NOV","Baseline":"2152158.0","Guaranteed":"1876842.0","Actual":"1492720.0"},{"x":"DEC","Baseline":"2424858.0","Guaranteed":"2112557.0","Actual":"1680320.0"}]
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

CMTA is knowledgeable about many options available to you regarding energy conservation... their willingness to help goes beyond normal expectations. I have found their advice on other matters extremely beneficial.

Steve Martin, Facilities Director

Middlesboro Independent Schools, Middlesboro, Kentucky