Creating a healthy environment for students to learn in is key to their success. One way to do this is by implementing a decarbonization solution into your schools.
Procurement and purchasing professionals hold the initial responsibility for establishing a safe environment for students. It is important to know your options and understand the different solutions available to you. You have the option to make this process easier by partnering with a cooperative purchasing organization that will guide you through the procurement process, assisting in selecting the appropriate solutions while saving you time and money.
With so many competing needs and unique challenges, it can be hard to know where or when to start shrinking your carbon footprint—let Trane and OMNIA Partners help you get started!
What is decarbonization?
Decarbonization is the process of implementing building solutions that prevent or reduce carbon gases from being released into the atmosphere. Doing so can help lay the foundation for state-of-the-art comfort systems, improved facilities and more cost-effective, energy-efficient operations.
Why is decarbonization important?
Decarbonization can reduce carbon emissions and operating expenses while keeping you ahead of change. Here’s how your decarbonization process can benefit your school:
- Increase energy conservation and maximize cost savings
- Invest taxpayer dollars and government grants responsibly
- Avoid unnecessary maintenance costs
- Make classrooms more productive
- Position your school as an energy leader in your district
- Support a more sustainable community
- Promote a cleaner planet and brighter future
Trane’s 4 Pillars of Decarbonization
Trane approaches your school’s decarbonization process through four essential pillars: energy efficiency, electrification, refrigerant management and renewable energy. These key ways to decarbonize can solve for a wide range of building and energy challenges.
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Improving energy efficiency Example action items:
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Electrification of heating
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Supporting the transition to carbon-free energy
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Prioritizing safe refrigerant use and handling Example action items:
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So, what is the number one thing that should be done to decarbonize school buildings?
Read more about decarbonization in schools from Trane:
- Decarbonization Strategies for School Buildings (trane.com)
- What Can Schools Do To Decarbonize? (trane.com)
- Demystifying Decarbonization: What it Means to Schools (trane.com)
About Trane & OMNIA Partners
Trane, available through OMNIA Partners, helps customers succeed by providing innovative solutions that optimize indoor environments through a broad portfolio of energy-efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building, contracting and energy services, parts support and advanced controls for homes and commercial buildings.
Get in touch with Trane today and start your decarbonization journey!