Case Study: Knox County Schools saves $74 million with Trane Commercial HVAC solutions

Knox County Schools

Knox County Schools, a large district serving over 60,000 students, sought a partner to address rising utility costs and improve energy efficiency across its 90 schools. The district needed a solution for near-term upgrades and long-term energy efficiency planning. They selected Trane Commercial through an Energy Savings Performance Contracting solution.

Trane implemented a multi-phase energy savings performance contract, starting with audits and upgrades to HVAC systems, controls, and lighting in high-energy-use schools. This program expanded over 17 years to encompass all 90 buildings. The collaboration with Trane has generated over $74 million in energy savings, which is $13.6 million ahead of expectations. The partnership also grew to include STEM education support and career programs for students.

Knox County Schools