Quantum Engineering and Development, Inc.

Yelm School District (2001)

$397,000 project cost, $31,000 annual energy savings, $35,000 utility incentive.

Scope

The scope of the project includes replacement of the existing heat pumps, piping, and pumps in Yelm Middle School, and the installation of variable speed drives at Prairie Elementary. Also included are retrofits to the fan coil unit piping at the Middle School, installation of a heat pump at the Middle School, and improved controls at both schools.

Notable Facts

All work performed in occupied buildings.
Heating systems replaced in winter without disrupting occupants.
Improved controls & comfort.

“Quantum did an excellent job…Creative ideas that matched our wants & needs; resulting in a straightforward, useable system that works.”
Yelm School District

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New Energy
Efficiency Grants

For Washington’s K-12 schools, colleges and universities there’s never been a better time to pursue energy and water conservation based facility improvements, with $100 million in competitive grants available to support these activities and create jobs. And there is no ESCo with a more successful track record of securing these competitive grants than Quantum. A pilot program in 2009 saw grants awarded to 50 school districts – 24 of which are Quantum customers. For more information on how to take advantage of the new grants, call Fritz Feiten at (206) 523-5314.