Entegral Solutions completed a district-wide energy efficiency and conservation program at Ricardo Independent School District. The District utilized both ARRA SECO Cool Schools Grant funds and District General Fund to pay for the $969,814 project. The project is projected to save the school district approximately $69,000 annually and $1,000,000 during the next 15 years.

Ricardo ISD
The comprehensive project includes:
- Scope Overview: District-wide energy management control system, lighting and 44 new HVAC units
- Elementary School: installed 14 new, Bard wall mount units and one York rooftop unit
- Middle School: installed 18 new, Bard wall mount units
- Technology School: installed two Bard wall mount units
- Shared Facilities: The Cafeteria, Band Hall, Library, Gymnasium and Administration received 9 York roof top units
District-wide lighting upgrade included:
- Lamp Replacement: T12 to T8 lamp replacement with electronic ballasts
- System Re-lamping: Re-lamping existing with T8 25W lamps and electronic ballasts
- High Bay: High bay lighting retrofits to T8 lamps and electronic ballasts
- Fixture De-lamping: De-lamping existing fixtures – where appropriate
- Motion Sensors: Occupancy sensors – where appropriate
- Exit Signs: Installation of LED Exit signs
- CFL Retrofit: Incandescent lights were retrofitted with Compact Fluorescent bulbs
District-wide controls upgrade included:
- Network Thermostats: 63 wireless Proliphix Network Thermostats
- Remote Sensors: 5 Remote sensors for temperature averaging
Installation and Construction Progress
A look at the mechanical modernization and installation process, showcasing the equipment upgrades and on-site construction work in progress across the facilities.






















































Completed Improvements and Retrofits
The finalized upgrades, featuring high-efficiency systems and optimized building environments designed to deliver maximum energy performance and operational savings.
























































Additional Project Photos
Visual details and close-up views showing the technical scope and facility components addressed during the project execution.





















































































