Major educational institutions consistently look for ways to improve upon the overall sustainability and energy efficiency of their living, academic and research facilities. These improvements are extremely important for reducing energy demand and consumption while maintaining a high quality of living, working and research space. Schools have successfully used the savings from improved energy performance to help pay for building improvements and other upgrades that enhance the student experience. One school that has shown a commitment to long-term sustainability is Harvard University. J.M. Electrical began working with the University more than 20 years ago to develop long-term sustainability goals for its buildings through our relationship with a high-profile, valued control contractor. Since then, both companies have collaborated to provide dedicated onsite teams for the long term sustainable maintenance of the University's buildings.
Harvard's campus consists of buildings that range from 300 years old to brand new. As a result, each building requires its own unique set of solutions, investment and maintenance to ensure the proper installation and updating of energy systems. In order to support the school's rapid expansion, J.M. Electrical focuses on providing cutting-edge technologies that will contribute to the most innovative building structures in higher education. In many cases, Harvard seeks building controls that reduce energy consumption and maintain reliable delivery of efficient power, heat, and water to keep the campus running smoothly for all students, faculty, and staff. J.M. Electrical works closely with it's customers who continually design leading building automation systems, mechanical equipment, lighting upgrades, and security and fire alarms systems.
This longstanding partnership has allowed the University to yield substantial energy savings, reduce energy consumption, and commit to advanced sustainability incentives and efforts. At the same time, it has given J.M. Electrical the opportunity to partner and support the big-picture sustainability efforts of a world-leading institution. Renewable energy technology is a popular trend we are seeing in higher education buildings, and New England is a region of the country that enjoys the highest number of green campuses per capita. It remains central to many of these colleges and institutions like Harvard to continue to reduce energy costs and consumption by introducing new technologies and maintaining facility operations.