Heat recovery systems are operating successfully in climates ranging from that of Florida to those of Michigan and New Jersey. (Author/MLF)

Heat-recovery wheels and heat pumps provide efficient, economical temperature control for the Hanford school, Richland, Washington. (Author)

A closed-loop geothermal heating system in a Minnesota school uses the earth's temperature as a counterweight to the extremes of temperature on the surface and in the school. The system is expected to recoup its extra investment in fewer than five years of service. Cites statistics concerning energy management in schools. (MLF)

The installation of proper control systems is estimated as saving up to 25 percent of the energy used in schools. Other potential energy-saving areas are transmission (heat loss or gain through walls, especially ceilings); internal load (heat from students, lights, and machinery); ventilation; and equipment maintenance. (Author/MLF)

When completed, the planned Greeley Elementary School will be able to accommodate any future changes in enrollment and technological developments, while maintaining a constant energy efficient heating and cooling operation. (Author/MLF)

The new Sharon Elementary School in Newburgh (Indiana) has a three-fuel plan that will allow selection of the most economical energy source for each heating season with an energy-efficient lighting system that includes skylights. (Author/MLF)

The Terraset Elementary School in Reston, Virginia, combines underground construction with a sophisticated heat reclamation mechanical system and solar collectors. (Author/MLF)

The Solar Schoolhouse at the Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center (Rockville, Maryland) is described. Background and construction information is given. Drawings of the Schoolhouse's four sides are provided, as well as drawings illustrating the greenhouse effect, a solar collector, the Schoolhouse's summer cooling and winter heating…

Because of the success of major plant retrofit, energy costs at a community college have dropped since 1971 even though both electrical rates and the size of the campus have increased. (Author/MLF)

The William Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois, scheduled to open in 1977, is being built with energy conservation uppermost in mind. In this system, 70 heat pumps will heat and cool 300,000 square feet of educational facilities. (Author/MLF)

This second article in a series about cooling classrooms by ventilation describes the equipment available to help save energy and money. The first article appeared in the July 1981 issue. (Author/MLF)

Examines ways contemporary design and use of schools can positively affect future energy availability. (Author/MLF)

The Piscataway (New Jersey) high school uses recessed windows and an integrated heat recovery system, made possible by its modular design, to conserve energy. Available from: New Jersey School Boards Association, P.O. Box 909, Trenton, New Jersey 08605. (Author/MLF)

Much of the innovative work in the design and application of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is concentrated on improving the cost effectiveness of such systems through optimizing energy use. One approach to the problem is to reduce a building's HVAC energy demands by designing it for lower heat gains and losses in the…

This publication provides a discussion of various energy conserving building systems and design alternatives. The information presented here covers alternative space and water heating systems, and energy conserving building designs incorporating these systems and other energy conserving techniques. Besides water, wind, solar, and bio conversion…