Medford School District 549C
Energy Project Highlights
Oakdale Middle School Gym Solar Array
Back in 2023, the district took a major step towards renewable energy by installing a state-of-the-art 66-kilowatt solar array atop the Oakdale gym. This impressive system generates electricity that is used to offset the power consumed by the facility. The beauty of this installation is that, at times, the solar panels are so efficient that they produce more electricity than the facility consumes. The excess electricity is then sent back into the electric grid, causing the meter to run backward. This means that the district not only saves money on energy bills but also reduces its carbon footprint and contributes to a cleaner environment. As of November 15, 2023, the Oakdale system has generated $6,649 of electricity (at $0.10 per kWh).
LED Lighting
Another project was converting the Spiegelberg Stadium field lights to LED, saving the district $4,200 in electricity per year.
We have completed numerous indoor lighting conversions to LED, larger examples are at Howard Media Center (pictured before and after), and Lone Pine Gym and Cafeteria, saving electricity and reducing maintenance due to the LED bulb’s long life span.
Heating and Air Conditioning
Jacksonville has a new boiler/chiller hydronic heating and cooling system which will be more efficient than the piecemeal setup it had before (pictured).