Power Mapping Success Across DSB1 School Board
Client: District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1)
Industry: Education
Challenge: Modernizing energy management and improving electrical safety across 28 aging school facilities in Northern Ontario
Overview
DSB1 oversees a diverse portfolio of schools and facilities across Northern Ontario. Ensuring the safety and efficiency of their electrical systems was a key priority. The board needed a solution to gain a complete understanding of their power infrastructure to support maintenance, improve energy usage, and meet safety compliance standards.
Solution
DSB1 partnered with CircuitIQ to power map their entire portfolio. CircuitIQ’s innovative technology provided:
- Comprehensive Circuit Mapping: Instant identification and documentation of every circuit across the board’s facilities.
- Deficiency Detection: Identification of potential risks and maintenance priorities.
- Streamlined Reporting: 100% accurate, easily accessible digital reports for every building.
This process not only mapped their circuits but also equipped the board with tools for long-term energy management and cost savings.
Results
The collaboration resulted in:
- Improved Safety Compliance: DSB1 now meets rigorous electrical safety standards, ensuring a safe learning environment for students and staff.
- Efficiency Gains: Maintenance teams have instant access to accurate circuit data, saving significant time and reducing costly guesswork.
- Cost Savings: By optimizing their power systems, DSB1 anticipates long-term savings in energy costs and reduced emergency service calls.
All DSB1 Schools where Power Mapping is Complete:
- Roland Michener Secondary School (Elementary)
- Clayton Brown Public School
- Elk Lake Public School
- Golden Avenue Public School
- Kerns Public School
- Timmins High & Vocational School
- Englehart High School
- Englehart Public School
- Iroquois Falls Secondary School
- Kirkland Lake District Composite School
- Temagami Public School
- Cochrane Public/High School
- Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS)
- W. Earle Miller Public School
- Central Public School
- Federal Public School
- Iroquois Falls Public School (Elementary)
- Joseph H. Kennedy Public School
- New Liskeard Public School
- Pinecrest Public School
- R. Ross Beattie Senior Public School
- Schumacher Public School
List of DSB1 Schools/Buildings to be Power Mapped in January 2025:
- Bertha Shaw Public School
- Corporate Board Office
- Regional Board Office
- Diamond Jubilee Public School
- Smooth Rock Falls Public School
- Timmins Centennial Public School
Testimonial
"First and foremost, it's about safety.When I think about the staff coming into their buildings each day, our students, our families, that I know we've done everything possible to eliminate, potentially an electrical fire is really beneficial and helpful."
– Lesleigh Dye, Director of Education at DSB1
Key Takeaway
DSB1’s commitment to innovation and sustainability underscores the value of modern power mapping. By leveraging CircuitIQ’s technology, they have not only enhanced safety but also set a benchmark for other educational institutions looking to modernize their facilities.