Bullitt County Public Schools

Bullitt County Public School District (BCPS) located in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, serves over 13,000 students. The district's portfolio consists of 27 buildings spread across 2 million square feet of space, adding over 600,000 square feet in the past 10 years. In response to its growth, the district committed to upgrading HVAC equipment, lighting and DDC controls in its properties. To help in emissions reduction, the district is looking into funding for electric school bus purchases and onsite solar PV. As part of its Better Buildings Challenge commitment, Bullitt achieved an energy reduction of 20% from a 2013 baseline in 2018, eight years ahead of schedule. The district maintains a water goal of 20% and set a second energy efficiency goal of 35% by 2026 across its portfolio of buildings. As part of its Better Climate Challenge commitment, Bullitt has set a goal of 50% emissions reduction goal by 2027 using a 2017 baseline.

BCPS is committed to partnering with the US Department of Energy in the Better Buildings Challenge, striving to become more energy efficient and reduce energy usage and costs. The district continues to serve as a steward of the environment, safeguard taxpayer dollars and provide a better future for its students. The district is dedicated to the process of continuous improvement, always looking for better ways to maintain buildings and equipment, as well as exploring newer technologies to help improve the efficiency of its buildings.

Portfolio-Wide Leadership Commitments

50% emissions reduction by 2027

20% reduction in energy intensity

Implementation Model

Bullitt County Public Schools: Energy Savings Performance Contract for Necessary Building Upgrades and Efficiency Improvements

Tools

The Bullitt County Public Schools Energy Management Portal

Presentation

Procurement Problems: A Guide on How to Address and Mitigate Procurement Difficulties

Solutions at a Glance

Bullitt County Public Schools: District Energy Plan

Implementation Model

Bullitt County Public Schools' Energy Management Program and District Energy Plan

Presentation

Rural Approaches to Energy Efficiency

Presentation

Rural Approaches to Energy Efficiency

Showcase Project

Bullitt County Public Schools: Mt. Washington Elementary School

Performance Data

Solutions

Leadership Commitments

Better Climate Challenge

Goal

Progress

Better Buildings Challenge

Goal

Commitment

Progress

Better Buildings Challenge

Additional Goal

Commitment

Progress

Water Reduction

Goal

Progress

DOE Program Participation