Post by Brian Sharlow, CEM

How do you fix aging school infrastructure when budgets are tighter than ever? 🏫💡 🎒 For rural districts, balancing climbing operational costs with student comfort can feel like aiming at a moving target. But Abbott Independent School District found a brilliant way to flip the script. By partnering with McKinstry and leveraging Texas’s LoneStar program, Abbott ISD is completely modernizing its campus—replacing 28 aging HVAC units, upgrading to LED lighting, and installing a districtwide automation system. The best part? It’s funded entirely through projected energy savings, meaning they get: 🔹 Nearly $890,000 in projected savings over 15 years. 🔹 Immediate comfort and facility reliability for students and staff. 🔹 Full preservation of their bond capacity for future construction and growth. It’s proof that with creative financing and the right partnership, school districts don't have to choose between immediate repairs and future investments. Read the full story of how they turned energy efficiency into long-term savings: https://lnkd.in/gGEAAP5N Alexa Black Jeffrey L. Bowens Ryan Jewell McKamey Bishop #K12Education #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #SchoolFinancing #Infrastructure #TexasSchools #McKinstry