The regional government by Madrid is planning energy-efficiency upgrades at two state schools in Torrejón de Ardoz and Móstoles. For the work at Las Veredillas and Juan Gris a total of around €4.5 million is earmarked. At its meeting on 11 November, the Regional Government Council was informed of a proposal to award the contracts.
As the regional government announced on 15 November, the work is intended to reduce energy consumption at the two schools. Each contract is scheduled to take six months to complete. The announcement gives no specific start date and does not explicitly state that the contracts have already been awarded.
At Las Veredillas in Torrejón de Ardoz, the thermal insulation on all façades is to be improved. The plans also include replacing windows and doors and sealing the roofs. The existing oil-fired boilers are to be replaced with natural gas boilers. New multilayer pipes are planned for the heating circuit.
The area covered by solar panels is to be increased. The government also plans to upgrade the lighting wherever light-emitting diodes have not yet been installed. A new floor covering will also be laid at the school entrance. The regional Department of Education, Science and Universities has allocated €2.5 million for the work at Las Veredillas.
Measures are also planned to address the effects of high temperatures. Horizontal slats are to be installed in areas particularly exposed to the sun. New green spaces are also intended to help limit the impact of heat.
The government has planned a similar programme for Juan Gris in Móstoles. The façade and roof are to be renovated, and windows and doors replaced. The heating and lighting systems are also to be modernised. The oil-fired boiler that heats the water for the heating system is to be replaced. The announcement does not specify what technology will replace it at this site.
In addition, the outdoor flooring and ramps at Juan Gris are to be renewed so that the entrances are fully accessible. According to the government, more than €2 million is earmarked for the school in Móstoles. The announcement contains no quantified forecast of the energy savings. It also gives no information on possible disruption during the work.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).