Columbus, OH

Columbus City School District

Significant electrical system upgrades were completed at multiple schools across the district.

Value Delivered

Dynalectric was responsible for the critical electrical modifications and installations required to power HVAC systems upgrades at a number of buildings in the Columbus City School District. This project replaced a number of outdated HVAC units with modern, energy-efficient equipment, and our electrical system upgrades helped ensure safety and reliable operation.

The HVAC modernization program will help yield a number of ongoing benefits for the district:

  • Reliable HVAC equipment operation
  • Enhanced energy efficiency
  • Improved indoor air quality 
  • Future-proofed infrastructure
  • Reduced maintenance
  • Safety and code compliance
  • Minimal disruptions
  • More comfortable learning environment for staff and students 

Client Objectives

Columbus City Schools wanted to remedy a number of challenges they were facing with their existing HVAC infrastructure:

  • Aging systems and equipment leading to high maintenance costs and frequent breakdowns
  • Inadequate electrical system capacity to run modern, high-efficiency equipment
  • Inefficient use of energy contributing to high utility costs
  • Indoor air quality concerns
  • Exacerbated budget constraints

Solutions

Our team provided comprehensive electrical solutions tailored to the specific needs of each school building undergoing HVAC upgrades. The scope of work included, but was not limited to:

  • Pre-construction assessments
  • Main electrical service and distribution system upgrades
  • Control wiring and integration
  • Safety and compliance
  • Phased implementation

Throughout the process, our team took extra measures to adapt to school schedules and minimize disruptions to classrooms and other building operations.

Client Background

Columbus City Schools is the state of Ohio’s largest school district, serving 46,000 students across 113 schools.