McKenney's designed and installed a new HVAC system with wireless controls at an Atlanta charter school to replace old window units and radiant heat. The new variable refrigerant flow system significantly reduces energy consumption to meet requirements for an energy grant. Occupancy sensors and WiFi thermostats track use and control temperatures remotely. The project was completed on time over the summer for the start of the school year.

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cKenney’s designed and built
an HVAC system with wireless
controls to replace window
air conditioning units and radiant heat at an
Atlanta charter school.
The Challenge
Working with Southface energy consultants,
McKenney’s needed to help the school qualify
for project funding from the Grants to Green
program. To do so, the team had to implement
an HVAC system that would significantly
reduce the school’s energy consumption—
and install it quickly over summer break.
The Solution
McKenney’s implemented a variable refriger-
ant flow and fresh air system to satisfy
energy-saving requirements for the grant.
Wi-Fi enabled and occupancy-sensing
thermostats were installed on all the HVAC
units to track operating time and energy use,
and control temperature from anywhere in
the building. Throughout the project, the team
paid careful attention to detail and safety
practices while working side-by-side with
other trades.
The Results
The school received the largest Grants to
Green award to date and now has a high
tech, energy-efficient HVAC system to keep
the school comfortable at all times.
Embracing Green Building Principles
Project Name
žž Charter School HVAC
and Controls Upgrade
Project Location
žž Atlanta, Georgia
Project Team
žž Owner: Atlanta Neighborhood
Charter School
žž Subcontractor: McKenney’s, Inc.
žž Consultant: Southface
Specializations
Design/Build
Energy Management
Markets
žž Education
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