Marshall County occupies 710 square miles on Mississippi’s northern border, just across from Tennessee. Founded in 1836, this primarily agricultural area is home to just over 37,000 residents. Recently the county built a new industrial park. As a result, the school district anticipates growth as people and businesses move into the area and more students enroll in the district’s seven schools. Current student enrollment in grades K – 12 is 3,326. A district-wide upgrade Before planning for the future, though, the district knew it would have to address deferred maintenance projects at its existing school facilities. Schneider Electric met with district officials to discuss the benefits of an energy savings performance contract , a turnkey solution that incorporates design, construction, commissioning, and performance measurement into a single, guaranteed fixed price. Schneider Electric guarantees the amount of savings and agrees to pay the difference in the event the school district d...