Energia’s Ongoing Partnership with this Forward-Looking Long Island School District Demonstrates the Power of Leveraging Creative Solutions for Energy Savings Projects
For school districts that have already completed an Energy Performance Contract (EPC), a common question often arises: “What’s next?”
It’s easy to assume the major savings have all been found. But what about School District facilities goals that remain just out of reach? Those “wish list” items that previous savings couldn’t quite cover?
This was the exact position of the Kings Park Central School District (KPCSD) in Suffolk County, New York. As a long-term partner with Energia, the district was no stranger to the EPC model. They had successfully executed multiple previous projects and understood the power of using energy savings to fund vital upgrades.
Yet, a gap remained between their captured savings and their complete facility needs.
The Phase III Challenge: Hitting a Savings Plateau
The district’s leadership, including Superintendent Dr. Timothy Eagen, knew their buildings still had significant untapped potential. They had a clear vision for the future, but their previous projects hadn’t generated enough savings to address the full list of goals.
“We’ve been partners with Energia for well over a decade,” Dr. Eagen notes, emphasizing the trust built over years of successful collaboration. That trust became the foundation for a deeper, more ambitious third phase.
The district tasked Energia with a challenge: find the savings others couldn’t, and unlock the potential to fund the district’s entire vision.
Kings Park Central School District Phase III Project at a Glance:
The Solution: A Deeper Partnership, A Bolder Plan
The Energia team, acting as Technical Owner’s Representative to the Kings Park Central School District, worked directly with the district staff, analyzing the facilities for what was missed as well as what was newly possible.
Together, they went beyond typical upgrades to identify significant, next-level savings opportunities:
The true game-changer, however, was the addition of solar PV to the mix.
The district had investigated solar PV opportunities in the past, but the projects had not moved forward. By leveraging Energia’s deep expertise in renewable and sustainable energy technologies, the district was able to implement large-scale solar PV systems, including a solar canopy walkway at the entrance to the William T. Rogers Middle School. Energia’s guidance turned a long-term goal into a financial reality.
“They’re a guiding force for us,” Dr. Eagen adds. “They’ve given us recommendations… that we have followed through on, and it’s led to great success for our school district.”
The Result: A $6.37M Project Funded by Savings
By looking deeper, Energia identified over $330,000 in projected annual energy savings, a 39% reduction in energy costs.
Those guaranteed savings are funding a $6.37 million project that addresses the district’s complete list of needs, from critical infrastructure to ambitious renewable energy goals. The project demonstrates a vital lesson for districts across the region: the savings are always there if you have the right partner to find them.
The district’s Phase III project was so successful, and with the advent of the ITC incentives, the district has again challenged Energia to go even further.
We welcome the challenge in Phase IV, which has recently received construction permits. It will be financed soon to go to construction!
The Phase IV project plans include building 1.13MW Solar Carport Canopy Systems at the William T. Rogers Middle School and R.J.O. Intermediate School parking lots, in addition to installing new high efficiency boiler plants for the R.J.O. Intermediate School.
Kings Park Central School District Phase IV Project at a Glance:
Hear directly from Superintendent Dr. Timothy Eagen about the district’s long-term partnership with Energia, or watch the video showcasing the impressive Middle School solar project.
Are you ready to find the savings that will fund your district’s biggest goals?
Even if you’ve completed an EPC before, your largest opportunities may still be waiting. Contact Energia today for a no-obligation consultation to find out what you might be missing.
