BERRYESSA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT SAVES 1.1 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER IN NINE MONTHS WITH WEATHERTRAK® SMART WATER MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONSSilicon Valley School District Generates Vital Budget Dollars Through
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Contact: Tracey Bradley HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. tbradley@hydropoint.com (707) 285-3228 Petaluma, CA, November 1, 2010 – HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. (www.hydropoint.com) announced today that its customer Berryessa Union School District of San Jose, California saved 1.1 million gallons of water in 2010, generating vital budget dollars and project payback within the first nine months. Berryessa achieved water use reductions up to 45% at 11 of its 13 elementary and middle schools by deploying HydroPoint's WeatherTRAK® Smart Water Management systems. Partnering with local agencies on numerous water, utility and energy use audits, Berryessa Union School District identified landscape irrigation technology as a primary opportunity to reduce water bills and re-apply immediate cash savings back to the district's General Fund. The district replaced antiquated irrigation timers with WeatherTRAK smart controllers to eliminate landscape water waste and create operational efficiencies. The controller technology adjusts irrigation schedules automatically based on changing plant needs and local weather conditions, saving Berryessa's Maintenance and Operations team tremendous amounts of manpower. "The WeatherTRAK technology creates multiple efficiencies for our staff, reducing time in the field while improving overall landscape health and playing field conditions," states Mr. James Bakos, Director of School Facilities for Berryessa Union School District. "Our district saves both dollars and resources while returning money back to fund critical school programs." The district will implement smart irrigation controllers at all 13 campuses in 2011, using internet-enabled WeatherTRAK features to deliver remote management, advanced reporting capabilities and complete control over outdoor water use. More feature-rich and intuitive than first-generation central-control products, the wireless WeatherTRAK solution responds dynamically to field issues and the Berryessa team is immediately alerted via text messages. "Smart Water Management is one of many sustainability initiatives, including lighting retrofits, tree donations and recycling, at Berryessa Union School District that provides positive tangible results for the entire San Jose community," said Mr. Bakos. "The WeatherTRAK water efficiency solution directly transfers taxpayer dollars from wasteful landscape water use to valuable district resources." About Berryessa Union School District Berryessa Union School District is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, nestled against the northeast foothills in San Jose, California. We have a proud tradition of success for all students and serve a community of approximately 45,000 homes with almost 8,100 students enrolled in kindergarten through eighth grade. More than 800 certificated and classified Berryessa employees work daily at 10 elementary schools and 3 middle schools as teachers, administrators, and other support staff. Challenging educational programs, standards based curriculum, and a strong commitment to excellence produce high pupil achievement. Our pupils master relevant skills and consistently score above average on state and national tests. Our students attend high school in the East Side Union High School District. Representing a beautiful spectrum of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, Berryessa pupils experience a well-coordinated curriculum that reflects the commitment to helping each student achieve her/his potential and interests. Support for all of our students gives each student the opportunity to be a successful learner. We also provide specialized programs in instrumental and choral music, the arts, and physical education and sports. Learn more at http://www.berryessa.k12.ca.us. About HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. HydroPoint, founded in 2002, is the market and technology leader in Smart Water Management. The company's WeatherTRAK solution uniquely delivers a multitude of financial and environmental benefits by revolutionizing management of the area of greatest waste in urban water use: landscape irrigation. Proven in 23 independent studies, including the vanguard pollution runoff study led by the EPA, the WeatherTRAK solution saves water, reduces energy demand and protects water quality while it minimizes liability and expense exposure. In 2009 alone, WeatherTRAK subscribers including The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO), Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Regency Centers (NYSE: REG) and numerous public institutions collectively saved 11.4 billion gallons of water, 45 million kWh and 60 million pounds of CO2. Facing water rates ranging from $2 to $6 per 1,000 gallons and related expenses due to overwatering damages ranging from $500 to $10,000 per site, companies across the U.S. have identified WeatherTRAK as the green initiative with the fastest payback. Headquartered in Petaluma, Calif., HydroPoint is privately owned and operated. For more information, visit www.hydropoint.com. WeatherTRAK is a registered trademark of HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. |
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