Burke County Public Schools: Empowering Education Through Energy Efficiency

The Problem: Facing rising energy costs across 2.5 million square feet of facilities, Burke County Public Schools (BCPS) in North Carolina needed a solution to manage expenses while maintaining educational excellence for its 13,000 students.

The Challenge: The district required a value-based, scalable energy management strategy to reduce costs, optimize resources, and create reinvestment opportunities in critical educational programs, teacher retention, and infrastructure improvements.

The Solution: Partnering with Cenergistic, BCPS implemented a tailored energy management plan combining data-driven optimization, staff engagement, and infrastructure upgrades. This holistic approach resulted in $30 million in energy savings, reduced utility costs to $0.96 per square foot, and freed resources to enhance learning environments and retain top teaching talent.

“Our collaboration with Cenergistic exemplifies the potential of a value-based energy management approach,” said Dr. Mike Swan, Superintendent of BCPS.

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