(File Photo of the Aliquippa School District Sign)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Aliquippa, PA) A recent summary of annual electric cost savings was achieved by the Aliquippa School District through its independent partnership with Chrislynn Energy Services after a meeting occurred on Friday. That outcome is directly related to the strategic decision from Aliquippa School District to move away from the traditional energy consortium model and by pursuing a district-specific approach to energy management and fiscal efficiency. According to a release from the Aliquippa School District, the key results of this endeavour are as follows:
Key Results (Verified by PJM Interconnection)
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Capacity obligation reduced: 417.76 kW → 149.41 kW
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Annual capacity costs reduced:
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From: $39,033.11
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To: $16,329.91
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Total verified annual savings: $22,703.20
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Impact period: June 2026 – May 2027
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Operational impact: None
An additional performance indicator resulting from this effort is a 208.3% capacity load factor, significantly exceeding the 100% benchmark typically considered strong performance. This reflects exceptional peak demand management and confirms that the District successfully limited usage during the hours that drive long-term capacity costs.
Significance
This report demonstrates measurable, recurring savings achieved through a targeted, data-driven energy strategy rather than a pooled consortium approach, where individual district performance is often diluted. The savings will flow through future electric supply pricing and provide lasting budget benefits.