Krista Miller, a middle school teacher, struggles with an erratic HVAC system following a district-wide energy savings project by Schneider Electric. The implementation of new heating and cooling systems has resulted in unpredictable classroom temperatures, which vary from room to room. While meant to save energy, the flaws in the system create discomfort for teachers and students. Educators like Miller have to adapt by dressing warmly, underscoring the negative impact on the learning environment and highlighting concerns about the project that cost $50 million.
"Now everybody's thermostat is messed up, broken, misprogrammed - whatever word you want to use - in a different way, and everybody gets a different fix."
"Whether it's blowing air that's too warm or too cold, that's taking away from students' learning, and that's not an environment they deserve."
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