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2900 Indianola Ave

Building

Building 2900 Indianola Ave

Des Moines, IA, USA

Howe, Howe Elementary

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This building has a 7 year timeline with 2 green activities.

Timeline

Howe
reported on 04/01/2015
Participant
2014 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition
Howe
reported on 04/16/2014
Participant
2013 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition
Howe Elementary
NCES Public Schools

Walk Score®: 45/100

Resources

Building Details

Space Type(s) K-12, Education
CBSA Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
USGBC Chapter Iowa Chapter
EPA Region Midwest
ASHRAE Climate Zone ASHRAE Climate Zone #5
NHCS Urban Rural Classification Medium metro
Utility Provider MidAmerican Energy Co.
Building Type K-12 School
Building Owner Des Moines Public Schools
Label Year(s) 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Rating(s) 97, 94, 92, 80, 80, 91, 92, 88, 92, 77
Year Constructed 1919
Number of Years Certified 11
Certification Years 2009 , 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019
Score(s) 77 , 92 , 88 , 92 , 91 , 80 , 80 , 92 , 94 , 97 , 77
Property type K-12 School
Year constructed 1919
school level Primary
lowest grade taught Prekindergarten
highest grade taught 5th Grade
school type Regular School
charter school No
operational status Open
total enrollment 276
building owner Des Moines Public Schools
organization Des Moines Public Schools
year built 1919
energy starting weight in kbtusqft 89.7, 99.8
energy final weight in kbtusqft 99.8, 108.8
reduction energy use -11.30%, -9%
ghg emissions prevented in mtcoe -41, -29.6
energy cost savings ($4,024), -2748
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