The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is reaping the financial benefits of some energy-saving projects that were completed in 2017 and 2018.
Kirby Dipert from Lockheed Martin Energy, the company that administers NIPSCO’s energy efficiency programs, presented school officials with a check for $129,943.37 when they met Tuesday night.
That amount represents the cost savings reached through a few different projects including a boiler replacement at the end of 2017 and a transition to LED lighting that was completed this year.
Dipert explained that overall, the corporation was able to see more than one million kilowatt hours saved per year. He added that the corporation also utilized less gas, with approximately 50,000 therms saved.
Zupin thanked project officials from the engineering firm Fanning Howey since they took energy savings into account during the bidding process. Maintenance Director Wilbur Collins was also recognized by Superintendent Zupin, as well as by Dipert, for his diligence and dedication during the application process. Dr. Zupin added while the whole thing was a collaborative effort, Collins played an integral role in ensuring the school saw those savings.
