Five Lafayette Parish schools will save money on utility bills, thanks to energy-efficient upgrades facilitated by Entergy and H & H Electric. Through Entergy's Energy Efficiency Program, the schools received LED lighting installations that will reduce energy consumption and lower operating costs. All costs to upgrade the lighting, including materials and labor, are covered.
Superintendent Francis Touchet, Jr., praised the initiative, stating:
"Any savings in a school’s budget goes right back into the classroom. I am so grateful for community partners who support LPSS because their contributions allow us to provide even more opportunities to our students."
Project Values
The project values for each school are as follows:
- Carencro Middle School: $397,747
- Green T. Lindon Elementary School: $405,346
- L. Leo Judice Elementary School: $182,083
- Milton Elementary School: $220,759
- Youngsville Middle School: $481,306
- Total Value to LPSS: $1,687,241
Projected Annual Savings
The schools are expected to see significant savings because the LED lights will reduce electricity usage. The projected annual savings for each school include:
- Carencro Middle School: $38,139.60
- Green T. Lindon Elementary School: $42,870.27
- L. Leo Judice Elementary School: $18,321.07
- Milton Elementary School: $20,807.40
- Youngsville Middle School: $50,001.56
- Total Projected Annual Savings: $170,139.90
Special thanks to The Louisiana Public Service Commission for analyzing the data, vetting the applications, and ensuring that the project was completed up to code.
This initiative demonstrates how energy-efficient solutions can not only contribute to environmental sustainability but also redirect resources back into classrooms for the benefit of students.
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