Case Studies

Greenway Independent School District

Greenway Independent School District
Coleraine, MI     PDF
Before Greenway Independent School District
Greenway Annual Savings
Displaced Energy - 188,251 kWh
Greenway Environmental Impacts*
CO2 Reduction - 124 tons/year
SO2 Reduction - 0.49 tons/year
NOx Reduction - 0.18 tons/year
Mercury Reduction - 0.01 grams/year
Greenway Environmental Equivalents*
Planting 35 acres of trees
Removing 30 cars from the road annually
Saving 15,540 gallons of gasoline annually
Reducing oil demands by 370 barrels annually

Greenway Schools are a unique blend of communities, diverse in ethnic heritage, and fused with a rich tradition of excellence, pride and spirit of unity. Their mission is to provide a safe educational environment which embraces diversity and equips learners with lifelong skills enabling them to succeed, to think independently and to act respectfully and responsibly while meeting the challenges of a changing society. This mission will be accomplished by students, families, staff, school board and the community, working together to maintain high standards and quality programs.


Kewaskum High School

“We like the instant on and off capability because our gyms are used a lot. We can turn the lights on and off, rather than have to leave them on all the time.”

Bob Ellis
Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, Kewaskum High School
Kewaskum, WI     PDF
Before Kewaskum High School Before Kewaskum High School
Kewaskum Annual Savings
Energy Savings - $2,157
Maintenance Savings - $431
Displaced Energy - 36,560 kWh
Kewaskum Environmental Impacts*
CO2 Reduction - 24 tons/year
SO2 Reduction - 0.1 tons/year
NOx Reduction - 0.04 tons/year
Kewaskum Environmental Equivalents*
Planting 7 acres of trees
Removing 6 cars from the road annually
Saving 3,018 gallons of gasoline annually
Reducing oil demands by 72 barrels annually

The mission at Kewaskum High School is to provide a positive environment with will empower all students to maximize their potential and to become responsible citizens.


Kewaskum Middle School

“People like the light better.  Somehow you don't 'notice' it as much even though it is brighter bceause it is not as 'obvious' as some types - it is much more even and consistent.”

Bob Ellis
Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, Kewaskum Middle School
Kewaskum, WI     PDF
Before Kewaskum Middle School Before Kewaskum Middle School
Kewaskum Annual Savings
Energy Savings - $1,648
Maintenance Savings - $330
Displaced Energy - 27,924 kWh
Kewaskum Environmental Impacts*
CO2 Reduction - 18 tons/year
SO2 Reduction - 0.07 tons/year
NOx Reduction - 0.03 tons/year
Kewaskum Environmental Equivalents*
Planting 5 acres of trees
Removing 5 cars from the road annually
Saving 2,305 gallons of gasoline annually
Reducing oil demands by 55 barrels annually

Kewaskum Middle School focuses on the importance of the students and realized that the curriculum and policies must be centered on the needs of those students. This school is a place where active learning and exploration are highlighted.


Lakeland College

“Orion is an example of how energy efficiency and evironmentalism can be combined into one great cost effective idea.”

Tony Fessler
General Council, Lakeland College
Sheboygan, WI     PDF
Before Lakeland College Before Lakeland College
Lakeland Annual Savings
Energy Savings - $5,222
Displaced Energy - 102,339 kWh
Displaced Capacity - 19.45 kW
Lakeland Environmental Impacts*
CO2 Reduction - 67 tons/year
SO2 Reduction - 0.27 tons/year
NOx Reduction - 0.1 tons/year
Lakeland Environmental Equivalents*
Planting 19 acres of trees
Removing 17 cars from the road annually
Saving 8,448 gallons of gasoline annually
Lakeland College, founded in 1862, is a liberal arts college offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Lakeland provides students with an education that is broad in scope, comprehensive in spirit, and focused in at least one area of study.

Plymouth School District

“We were pleased to see that they were able to deliver an even larger return on investment along with the already positive environmental impact of the new lighting.”

Liz Kane
Business Manager, Plymouth School District
Plymouth, WI     PDF
Before Plymouth School District Before Plymouth School District
Plymouth Annual Savings
Energy Savings - $49,222
Maintenance Savings - $9,844
Displaced Energy - 808,581 kWh
Plymouth Environmental Impacts*
CO2 Reduction - 531 tons/year
SO2 Reduction - 2.13 tons/year
NOx Reduction - 0.78 tons/year
Mercury Reduction - 0.02 grams/year
Plymouth Environmental Equivalents*
Planting 148 acres of trees
Removing 131 cars from the road annually
Saving 66,749 gallons of gasoline annually
Reducing oil demands by 1,589 barrels annually

The Plymouth School District has a rich tradition of providing excellent academic, extra-curricular and community educational opportunities for learners of all ages. The district’s mission is to encourage everyone to see and be his/her personal best through successful learning experiences.

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*Environmental impacts and equivalents calculated using state emission factors per the EPA’s eGrid database.
 

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