Case Study: Renton School District cuts energy use and costs with Trane Commercial

Renton School District - Customer Case Study

Renton School District partnered with Trane Commercial to upgrade Dimmitt Middle School, where 50-year-old mechanical systems and single-pane windows were driving high operating costs, maintenance issues, and poor occupant comfort. The district needed a more efficient, reliable solution that would also improve the learning environment and help reduce energy expenses.

Trane Commercial completed an energy audit and implemented a two-phase modernization that included high-efficiency boilers, upgraded energy controls, and new windows. The project cut natural gas consumption by 42%, delivered about $20,000 in annual energy savings plus $10,000 in avoided maintenance costs, and significantly improved comfort and system performance throughout the school.

Renton School District

J. Stine

Resource Conservation and Safety Manager