It should come as little surprise that schools, which focus on making our children smarter, want the most intelligent products. They especially want products that will help them reach their sustainability goals. School districts across the country are investing in renewable energy, such as solar panels and wind farms.
Many school districts now have chief sustainability officers, said Michael Hoppe, product lead on Daikin Applied’s Intelligent Solutions. A person in this district position works with all the stakeholders — the school board, the employees, the students and their parents — to maintain sustainability. But these districts understand that sourcing is only half the story, and usage plays a key role. This makes HVAC a main focus, as it is responsible for two-thirds of a building’s energy consumption.