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ABM Contracted to Cut Virginia School District’s Energy Costs

ABM has secured an energy performance contract with the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) in central Virginia.

The contract calls for ABM to perform an extensive upgrade to the district’s HVAC mechanical system and install LED lighting enhancements in OCPS facilities. The deal also includes maintenance services and a STEM engagement program to help students learn about energy conservation.

This marks the third energy savings project for OCPS by ABM. Based on current energy prices, the deal is expected to reduce the facilities’ energy consumption and save the school system more than US$6.7 million in energy and operating costs during the next 20 years. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.

“We’re leveraging upgraded technology to deliver new energy cost reductions and improve lighting quality to optimize learning environments,” said Mark Hawkinson, ABM Technical Solutions president. “This project builds on earlier improvements and creates savings to match or exceed the entire cost of lighting upgrades, bringing those benefits to every school and every student.”

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ABM is a provider of building maintenance and facility services across the United States and Canada, offering customized solutions for cleaning, engineering maintenance, and commercial building maintenance. For more information, visit www.abm.com.