Renovations underway at PHS – Pittsburg Morning Sun

Stephanie Potterspotter@morningsun.net

PITTSBURG Pittsburg High School is a construction zone this summer.

Four new heating and air units were installed at PHS in March which was the beginning of one of the projects which are part of the $31 million bond issue.

The heating and air project at the high school is a work in progress, the old plastic pipes have been removed and the new metal pipes are prepared for installation.

The stainless steel pipes have more life expectancy, Trane Strategic Programs Consultant Chad Remboldt said. It will distribute water and temperature better than plastic.

USD 250 Superintendent Destry Brown said the renovations will help the district meet new standards for air quality and fire safety.

Electronic meters will allow the school to have real-time readings on energy usage and will help the school pinpoint areas for further improvement.

According to Remboldt, the school could save up to $185,000 a year on energy costs.

They wont have to wait to see how much they used at the end of the month when the bill comes in, Remboldt said.

The school is also adding LED lighting for energy efficiency.

The renovations will not only bring a comfortable environment and energy savings, but will also give students an opportunity to learn about energy use what Educational Programing Consultant Sara Holmes called living learning laboratories.

The students will use the information from the building to watch trending, energy consumption and help with the behavioral, she said. They will learn certain behaviors result in energy savings.

The deadline for this project is August 17, before school starts.

Stephanie Potter is a staff writer at the Morning Sun. She can be emailed at spotter@morningsun.net or follow her on Twitter @PittStephP and Instagram @stephanie_morningsun.

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