City Facility Energy Upgrades (Schneider Electric)
The Colony
Summary
Council directed staff toward a $50,000 detailed energy audit with Schneider Electric. The company projects $80,000-$100,000 in annual utility savings that could fund $4-5 million in lighting, HVAC, and controls upgrades over 20 years — with savings guaranteed by the contractor.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
$50,000 audit cost now; potential $4-5 million in upgrades funded largely by guaranteed utility savings.
City facilities get modern lighting, HVAC, and controls; taxpayers get upgrades paid for largely by utility savings.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Oct 7, 2026
A $3.19 million energy and construction services contract will upgrade city buildings for energy efficiency.
City Council - Sep 1, 2026
A proposed $3.2 million project would swap in LED lighting, replace aging library HVAC, and modernize building controls across 15 city buildings, with $2.3 million in guaranteed savings over 20 years. Council wants a contract back October 7.
City Council - Feb 17, 2026
Council directed staff toward a $50,000 detailed energy audit with Schneider Electric. The company projects $80,000-$100,000 in annual utility savings that could fund $4-5 million in lighting, HVAC, and controls upgrades over 20 years — with savings guaranteed by the contractor.
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