Keyword: 'energy performance contract' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: energy performance contract

8 results total, viewing 1 - 8

The Fayette Elementary School boiler is well past its prime, according to school officials. Heating systems at Fayette, Camp Avenue and Old Mill Road schools show decades of wear and tear, as do many of the buildings and their grounds. The North Merrick School District Board of Education is asking the community to approve a $14.65 million bond sale to pay for a district-wide infrastructure overhaul. There will be a referendum as part of the May 19 school vote.

The North Merrick School District is seeking to borrow $14.65 million for infrastructure upgrades at Camp Avenue, Fayette and Old Mill Road elementary schools, which administrators say are essential for the schools’ long-term use. Local residents will decide at the May 19 school vote whether to approve a bond sale to fund the buildings and grounds improvements. more

By Brian Racow | 3/18/15

Bellmore-Merrick Central District super decries state aid fight

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School’s superintendent railed during a March 11 Board of Education meeting against the inability of Governor Cuomo and the State Legislature to reach a compromise over education aid. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/18/15

Heating systems at Camp Avenue, Fayette and Old Mill Road schools show decades of wear and tear, as do much of the buildings and their grounds. The North Merrick School District Board of Education plans to ask the community to approve a $15.75 million bond sale to pay for a district-wide infrastructure overhaul. The board likely will vote at its next meeting, on Feb. 10 at Fayette, to place the proposal on the May school ballot. Above, the Camp Avenue boiler.

N. Merrick plans capital improvements bond

The North Merrick School District Board of Education is considering borrowing $15.75 million to overhaul aging infrastructure at the district’s three schools: Camp Avenue, Fayette and Old Mill Road. The board is set to vote Feb. 10 to place a bond referendum on the May school ballot. more

By Brian Racow | 1/21/15

New LED Street Lights will be installed throughout Valley Stream.

Brighter days for Valley Stream

The village board approved more than $4 million in energy-related contracts last month in an effort to cut down on costs and enhance street lighting across Valley Stream. more

By Brian Croce | 1/15/14

Crews prepare the handball court for paving at the Howell Road School, one of several capital projects ongoing this summer in District 13.

Construction in full swing in District 13

When the temperatures begin to drop this fall, the heat will be turned on in District 13’s four elementary schools. But heating those buildings won’t cost as much, thanks to new boilers that will soon be installed. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/21/13

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Board of Education is considering an energy performance contract to upgrade its lighting and heating systems that could save the district millions of dollars over nearly two decades.

Energy contract could save Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District millions

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District officials are weighing the possibility of financing necessary energy-savings projects through an energy performance contract that could save the district millions of dollars. more

By Scott Brinton | 8/14/13

The village is looking to replace all of its existing high-pressure sodium bulb street lights with LED lights, like this one recently installed on Valley Stream Boulevard.

Valley Stream looks for energy savings

In an effort to save on energy costs and upgrade Valley Stream’s infrastructure, village officials are considering signing an energy performance contract within the next few months. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/15/13

The boilers at the James A. Dever School and other District 13 buildings would be replaced through an energy efficiency project.

Valley Stream districts explore energy savings

Two Valley Stream school districts will soon become more energy efficient. Officials in elementary Districts 13 and 30 have decided to go ahead with energy performance contracts, an initiative that will save the schools money long-term. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/16/12

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.