May 23, 2008—Branford High School in Connecticut is the site of the first installation of an ultra clean and energy-efficient power generation system made by UTC Power, a United Technologies Corp. company.
This PureComfort tri-generation system will provide on-site power, cooling and heating simultaneously at the 1,200-student facility.
A study by the Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University rated the state’s schools among the least efficient in the United States. The study further indicated that energy consumption in state schools is much higher than average.
The UTC Power system at Branford High School can achieve an overall energy efficiency of up to 90 percent—far greater than the 33 percent typical of the US electrical grid, according to the company. The system’s design also ensures a reduction in pollutant emissions such as smog-forming nitrogen oxides.
The new system also can provide backup power if there’s a grid failure, meaning the school can serve as a primary community shelter in an emergency.
UTC Power is a full-service provider of environmentally responsible power solutions. For more information, see the Web site.
