Corl Street Elementary School

Reliable Controls Authorized Dealer Nexgen Automation installed a building automation system during the construction and renovation of Corl Steet Elementary.

RC-WebView software operates on a central server in the State College Area School District office and is connected through Ethernet to Reliable Controls devices distributed throughout the Corl Street facility. The system controls mechanical equipment and regulates temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels in each classroom. RC-Archive software downloads building operation data, which facility managers examine using RC-Reporter software for insight into system efficiency and optimization. Nexgen used the flexibility of RC-Studio to configure the new building automation system.

Individual heat pumps are installed in each classroom, with dedicated energy recovery units that maximize CO₂ control and minimize energy consumption. A central plant maintains water at an optimal temperature.

The school achieved LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, thanks in part to rooftop solar arrays that supply 20 percent of the facility’s electricity. Building managers conserve water with low-flow toilets, bathroom sinks, and kitchen fixtures that use sensors for automatic shut-off. The school remained functional during construction and renovation.

Reliable Controls and Nexgen were pleased to provide a building automation system Corl Street Elementary School can depend on to maintain a healthy learning environment for its young students.