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BEVERLY HIGH SCHOOL

BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS

CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY

B2Q was retained to provide commissioning services at this new state-of-the-art high school to ensure the energy systems deliver maximum operating efficiency and occupant comfort. Combining both new construction and renovation, the building is designed and constructed as a green high school under the MA-Collaborative for High Performance Schools (MA-CHPS) Program.

B2Q specified advanced building automation features including energy reporting and continuous commissioning algorithms to help monitor and maximize long-term operating efficiency. Facility energy systems incorporate automated lighting controls, ventilation heat recovery, induction units and chilled beams, and a gas fired condensing boiler.

The Construction Management Association of America, New England Chapter awarded B2Q Building Project of the Year 2012 as Commissioning Agent for the Beverly High School Additions and Renovations.

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Market:

Public Sector

Services:

Energy Efficiency and Analysis
Building Systems
Building Commissioning

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The ETIC RCx project was an outstanding success, delivering verified energy savings and operational improvements that exceeded UMass Lowell’s expectations. The project achieved impressive annual cost savings—10% higher than initially projected—while reducing energy intensity by 14% for UMass Lowell’s third-largest utility account.

Beyond cost savings, the initiative delivered significant environmental benefits, cutting annual carbon emissions by 530,000 lbCO2e. Additionally, it enhanced lab safety through robust lab pressurization tracking and the recalibration of all terminal devices.

This success was made possible through the unwavering collaboration between UMass Lowell, B2Q, and NGRID, demonstrating the power of partnership and a shared commitment to cost efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Daniel Abrahamson 
University of Massachusetts Amherst

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