GeoExchange And School Buildings

School systems face many concerns and challenges. Administrators face the problems of upgrading old schools and constructing new facilities that meet today's standards. The way that school buildings are being used has changed - from single-use facilities closed after classes are finished to year-round use with lots of evening and weekend activities.

The life-cycle cost of the heating and cooling system is an important economic consideration. Schools must plan for long-term efficiency to maximize their resources. GeoExchange systems have been shown to have competitive initial investment costs, lower operating and maintenance costs, as well as the lowest life cycle costs compared to other systems. These savings make GeoExchange ideal for schools of all sizes and locations.

The Advantages: Substantially lower operating costs Remarkable savings on maintenance Classroom comfort and user satisfaction Design flexibility and reduction in roof repairs Increased safety with no combustion Educational values and earth stewardship Competitive installation costs No boiler room; decreased building size Eliminates large duct work Ceiling height can be reduced Construction cost savings were more than one million dollars for a 180,000 square foot school in Toronto

It's important to include construction savings in any economic analysis.