Two local schools get automated power systems with help from Guelph Hydro

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MEDIA RELEASE

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For Immediate Release
December 2, 2008

GUELPH, Ontario — Guelph Hydro recently presented the Upper Grand District School Board with a $60,515 cheque to support the installation of building automation systems at Ken Danby and Rickson Ridge Public Schools.

“This is a great example of partnership benefiting our community,” commented Guelph Hydro president Art Stokman. “These new systems will save the board thousands in annual operating costs and allow Guelph Hydro to help manage peak loads during high demand periods.”

The funds from Guelph Hydro were put towards the two projects, which were a combined investment of $173,000 for the UGDSB. The Building Automation Systems (BAS) will control the heating and cooling systems of the schools and will greatly increase the efficiently of both systems. The two schools will be monitored remotely from the UGDSB offices and can be adjusted over the internet.

The installation included a wide range of technologies including sensors, automatic controls and an intelligent monitoring system constantly checking the temperature of the school. These systems will reduce maintenance costs by cutting down the number of visits that board facilities staff will need to make to the school during the year.

“We greatly appreciate the support of Guelph Hydro on this project,” commented Bob Borden, Chair of the board. “This installation will benefit the students and staff of both schools, while helping us lower our overall operating costs for both schools.”

The formal cheque presentation took place on Tuesday November 11 at Ken Danby Public School.

For more information:

Guelph Hydro, Matt Weninger, Director of Metering and Communications, 519-837-4720, [email protected]

UGDSB, Maggie McFadzen, Communications Officer, 519.822.4420 ext. 725, [email protected]

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