Summary:
A large urban school district in Massachusetts opened a new all-electric campus building in September 2024. The facility serves 650 students in grades 6-12 and offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum across all grade levels. Building on a longstanding relationship with the district, Stark Tech delivered a building management system (BMS) that integrates with its existing Central Energy Management Operations Center (CEMOC).
Customer Challenge:
Designed under the Green New Deal, the school is fossil-fuel-free and runs completely on high-efficiency heat pumps with rooftop solar panels that provide roughly 14% of power to the school. The district needed a building management system capable of supporting the complex demands of an all-electric school while also maintaining consistency with the systems already installed across 120 buildings.
Stark Tech Solution:
Leveraging decades of experience installing and maintaining Schneider Electric building management systems throughout the district, Stark Tech designed, engineered, and installed a complete Building Management System for the new school using Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure platform. The system in the school contains over 300 BACnet Controllers and 365 sensors that all seamlessly communicate with the CEMOC managed by the city’s energy department.
Project Result
The completed Building Management System was operational when the school opened for the 2024-2025 academic year, providing the district with centralized building oversight through its existing Energy Management Operations Center. In March 2025, the facility achieved LEED BD+C: Schools v4 Platinum certification, reflecting the project’s broader commitment to high-performance building design.
The District Now Benefits From:
- Centralized visibility and temperature control through its existing operations center
- A BMS platform consistent with the other buildings at the district
- Controls that support efficient operation of a high-performance, all-electric facility
- A system aligned with the district’s long-term sustainability goals
Equipment Installed
- Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure BMS platform
- 300 BACnet controllers and 365 sensors
More About Stark Tech
Stark Tech acquired ENE Systems in 2025. Stark Tech partners with K-12 districts across New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Florida to modernize school facilities without disrupting the learning experience. Rooted in building automation, HVAC controls and mechanical services, Stark Tech self-performs the work that keeps schools comfortable, reliable and efficient, including energy performance contracting, mechanical and electrical upgrades, critical power and technology integration. Stark Tech works alongside district leaders to coordinate energy and capital projects around the school calendar, maximize available aid and incentives, and fund needed improvements through guaranteed energy savings. The result is better buildings for students and staff, and more room in the budget for what matters most. Learn more at https://starktech.com/k-12-education/
