Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-Dcps) Has Identified 74 School Buildings Within 10 Campuses to Be Part of…
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Award DESE0001443 is a grant from the Department of Energy, $15M obligated, FY2027 to FY2028, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-Dcps) Has Identified 74 School Buildings Within 10 Campuses to…. The work is performed in Florida. Source
Description
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-Dcps) Has Identified 74 School Buildings Within 10 Campuses to Be Part of the Retrofitting Edificios for Neighborhood Energy Wealth Project. This Project Will Serve High-Energy-Need Schools, in Disadvantaged Areas, Identified as Title I Schools Three (3) Schools Have Been Identified as Emergency Shelters, with More Than 75% of Students Eligible for Reduced-Price or Free Lunch, as Determined by the DOE’s Energy Justice Mapping Tool. This Project Will Reach 7,460 Students While Serving Under-Served Title I Communities Resulting in an Estimated Divergence of 2,431.38 Metric Tons CO2E, 40,523 Mmbtu, and $1.2M in Energy Savings Annually. Budget Period 1 (Phase 2 - “Strategic Plan + Energy Audits”) Will Focus on Conducting the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (Ashrae) Level 2 Energy Audits of All Schools/School Facilities in the Portfolio, and on Developing a Comprehensive Strategic Plan for Implementing Energy Improvements. By the End of Budget Period 1, Energy Audits and the Strategic Plan Should Provide a Clear Pathway to Prioritize Energy Improvements, Access Private Sector Funding (If Needed) And/OR Tax Credits and Realize High-Impact Health and Safety Benefits for Budget Period 2. Budget Period 2 (Phase 3 - “Implementation”) Will Implement the Energy Improvements Identified at the End of Phase 2. Phase 3 Should Directly Advance the Measurable Goals of Energy Savings and High-Impact Health and Safety Benefits. The Major Goals and Objectives of the Project Are as Follows: • Goal 1: Enhance Energy Efficiency and Optimize Building Performance at the 10 Campuses Through Comprehensive Energy Audits and Building Improvements. • Goal 2: Increase Renewable Energy Generation and Reduce Fossil Fuel Consumption by Installing On-Site Solar Photovoltaics to Replace Conventional Energy Sources. • Goal 3: Foster Educational Opportunities and Workforce Development in Disadvantaged Populations by Partnering with a Local University and Collaborating Organizations and Partners. • Goal 4: Promote Environmental Justice by Strengthening Community Engagement and Partnerships by Engaging with Community Stakeholders, Including Students, Parents, and Local Organizations to Gather Feedback and Ensure the Project Aligns with Community Needs.