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Jamul, CA – Jamul-Dulzura Union School District (JDUSD) and SitelogIQ, a leading engineering and construction program management firm, celebrated the completion of the District’s energy-efficiency and solar project during a Flip the Switch ceremony held Friday, September 18, at Oak Grove Middle School. District leaders, students, staff, community members, and project partners gathered to recognize the milestone.
The project is projected to generate approximately $9 million in net savings over 30 years. By lowering energy and maintenance costs, the improvements will help the District manage operating expenses and preserve more resources for students and education.
SitelogIQ worked with JDUSD to implement energy-efficient LED lighting and building controls, HVAC improvements, and on-site solar generation. The upgrades are designed to conserve energy, improve indoor air quality, provide system efficiency and reliability, and strengthen the long term-performance of District facilities.
The LED lighting and building controls provide more modern, responsive learning environments, while the HVAC improvements address a major source of energy use and maintenance demand. Solar generation gives the District an additional tool for managing long-term utility costs and reducing its environmental impact.
“This project demonstrates what our District and community can accomplish when we invest thoughtfully in our schools,” said Liz Bystedt, JDUSD Superintendent. “These improvements will benefit our schools financially and operationally for decades while showing students what responsible stewardship looks like in practice.”
“Jamul-Dulzura Union School District kept the focus on long-term value for students and the community,” said Nick Eddy, SitelogIQ K-12 Facilities and Energy Specialist. “The District now has more efficient building systems, on-site solar generation, and meaningful projected savings that can support its educational mission for years to come.”
The ceremony also recognized the families, educators, staff, District leadership, and community stakeholders whose support helped move the project from planning through completion.
