Seminole Schools Heat Up to Save Cash | Orlando News

Seminole County Schools is rolling out a bold energy-saving plan to slash $1.7 million annually by raising AC temps by four degrees in empty buildings—switching from 74°F to 78°F when no one’s around. While the move aims to curb soaring electricity costs ($17–$19 million yearly), mechanical glitches have left some classrooms uncomfortably warm, sparking student complaints. Officials stress comfort remains top priority as they work to fix the hiccups and strike the perfect balance between budget cuts and a cool, productive learning environment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45671923274347c6