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CASE STUDYPinellas County SchoolsSaves 20.5 Million SincePartnering with Cenergisticand ImplementingSustainability SolutionSUMMARYPinellas County Schools (PCS) has achieved costs savingsof over 20M since the implementation of Cenergistic’sSustainability Solution in March of 2015. Dollars savedhave been reallocated to fund salary increases for teachersgiving PCS a competitive advantage in hiring the best andbrightest teachers in the state.Pinellas County Schools Partnered withCenergistic to Accomplish Three Critical Goals:1. Improve and maintain building comfort for occupants2. Reduce utility spending through a reduction in energyconsumption3. Reallocate dollars otherwise spent on utilities to increaseteacher salaries and fund student programsDISTRICT CHALLENGEIn 2015 PCS Superintendent Dr. Grego and AssociateSuperintendent Clint Herbic discovered their energy costswere considerably higher than other school districts in thestate of Florida. They began seeking creative solutions toreduce their energy bill and recapture funding to meet thedistrict’s goals of increasing teacher salaries and improvingstudent success rates.“When I first becameSuperintendent of PinellasCounty, we examined everyaspect of the budget andwe saw our energy costswere considerably higherthan other districts in thestate of Florida.The partnership worksbecause not only do weneed to reduce the footprintenvironmentally but alsothe cost of maintaining ourspaces at a comfortabletemperature.It has truly been a greatpartnership betweenCenergistic and our schooldistrict.”Dr. Michael A. Grego,Pinellas County SchoolsSuperintendent

PARTNERSHIP DECISIONPCS partnered with Cenergistic to implement a district-widesustainability program to eliminate energy waste, lower utility billsand give funding back to the students and teachers it serves.With Cenergistic, PCS was able to supplement its facilities staff with four full-time Energy Specialistspowered by the GreenX software application. Using GreenX the Energy Specialists and facilitiesstaff gain access to real-time energy analytics and alerts on negatively performing utility meters.GreenX allows the Energy Specialists to quickly identify opportunities to eliminate energy waste,predict and resolve maintenance issues and optimize all systems and equipment throughoutthe district. The PCS team also receives remote and onsite support from Cenergistic’s Center ofExcellence (COE) including engineers specializing in HVAC, irrigation, humidity management and more.IMPACTCOST SAVINGS:Within four years of implementing Cenergistic’s Sustainability Solution, PinellasCounty Schools has achieved more than 20.5M in savings proving extremelybeneficial for the administration, school board and taxpayers. The district’sannual utility budget has decreased from 27M to 22M since inception of theprogram.COMFORT:With 140 buildings serving 101,824 students, Cenergistic’s Energy Specialistswere challenged to improve classroom comfort and create a productive learningenvironment without breaking the bank. With the ability to identify and resolvesystem issues quickly to ensure they are running at peak optimization, there arefar less comfort complaints, positively impacting the classroom environment andempowering students and staff to reach their fullest potential.A MOVEMENT IN SUSTAINABILITY:PCS has joined the Cenergistic movement in sustainability. It’s what webelieve in, it’s how we think. We instill “green” behavior into the DNA of thedistricts we serve for a lasting impact on many generations to come. Theprogram at PCS has gone beyond the classroom into the homes of studentswho are embracing sustainability principles to preserve our precious naturalresources and cherish our planet. By engaging administration, staff, studentsand the surrounding community, PCS leadership and the Cenergistic team,together, have made the environment a priority.

“We’re the 7th largest schooldistrict in Florida. Beforewe started the program, wewere spending around 27Ma year in electric bills. Sincepartnering with Cenergisticwe’ve saved 20.5M, takingthat money and putting itback into teacher salariesand student programs. Thatallows us to attract the bestand brightest teachers whodirectly affect the successof our students.Cenergistic’s EnergySpecialists work closelywith our maintenancedepartment and plantoperators to make sure allour schools are comfortable,efficient and identifyequipment to be replaced.For us to be able to get infront of those problemsbecause of Cenergistic hasbeen a godsend.The money you’re goingto save, the responsibilitythat you have to theenvironment and the levelof customer service you getfrom Cenergistic; I wouldurge any of my colleaguesto take a serious look atthem and give it a shot.”ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTPASSENGER CARSNOT DRIVEN FOR ONE YEAR17,545TREE SEEDLINGSGROWN FOR TEN YEARS2,159,429METRIC TONS OFCARBON DIOXIDE SAVED84,218ENERGY STAR CERTIFICATIONS92 out of 128 Pinellas County schools have earnedan ENERGY STAR rating, a certification with theEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) which designatesthem among the top 25% of energy-efficient buildingsnationwide. This is a huge achievement within just fouryears of partnership with Cenergistic.Clint Herbic,Pinellas County SchoolsAssociate Superintendent,Operational ServicesFor more information about Cenergisticsustainability services:www.cenergistic.com

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Pinellas County Schools Highest Ranked ENERGY STAR District in State of Florida for Year 2018PINELLAS COUNTY, FL, January 31, 2019 — Pinellas County Schools (PCS), located on the southwest coastof Florida, has received 92 ENERGY STAR building certifications within their district for the year 2018, anesteemed certification with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This achievement makes them the highestranked district in the State of Florida for 2018 and designates them among the top 25% of energy-efficient buildingsnationwide.PCS partnered with Cenergistic, national leading energy conservation and sustainability company, to implementtheir energy conservation program in 2015 with three primary program goals: to improve and maintain buildingcomfort, to save money through a reduction in energy consumption and use those found resources toward raisingteacher salaries and funding student programs, and to change the district's culture to become a national sustainabilityleader. Cenergistic also facilitates the process of districts achieving, applying for and being awarded ENERGYSTAR certifications.“Achieving this level ENERGY STAR building certifications is a hugely significant milestone. Pinellas CountySchools has done a wonderful job of implementing Cenergistic’s conservation and sustainability program, as wellas maintaining productive efforts at all levels of the organization. The administration and all staff members are tobe commended for clearly fulfilling their commitment to being good stewards of the environment,” said Dr. WilliamS. Spears, Chairman and Founder of Cenergistic.ENERGY STAR is the most trusted, government-backed voluntary certification program in the U.S. for energyefficiency. Its high standards require efficient performance, ensuring a quality, environmentally friendly building.It helps organizations save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by identifying factories, office equipment,home appliances and electronics that have superior energy efficiency.In addition to setting a record in the State of Florida with its 92 ENERGY STAR certifications, PCS has set a goalto become a national sustainability leader and achieve excellence in energy conservation, instilling a culture ofsustainability among the entire district. To add to that, PCS received this past Tuesday, January 29, theEnvironmental Excellence Award from Cenergistic for its outstanding achievement in energy and cost savings sinceparterning with Cenergistic. They have seen an overall 17.1% reduction in energy consumption, with a total of 20.5M in cost savings. Pinellas has been an incredible leader in their community and their recognition withENERGY STAR is an additional testament to their commitment and dedication to our environment.About Pinellas County SchoolsPinellas County Schools serves over 104,000 students in more than 140 schools and centers, and is the 7th-largestin Florida and 26th-largest in the nation. Pinellas’ vision is 100% student success and its mission is to educate andprepare each student for college, careers and life. To learn more, click here.About CenergisticFor 33 years Cenergistic has helped over 1,450 K-12 districts, institutions of higher education, governments andhealthcare facilities find more than 5.3B in hidden electricity, natural gas and water savings by applying ouradvanced Ceres software platform and sustainability-as-a-service solutions on their campuses. Superintendents,CFOs, COOs and board members can reduce energy and water spending by 20-30% annually with no capitalinvestment, while improving the comfort and quality of classroom and building environments, helping students andemployees achieve their full potential. For ten consecutive years, Cenergistic has been recognized by theEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) as ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. To learn morevisit www.cenergistic.com.