Energy Management

HVAC Equipement, solar panels,  student lightbulb activity, EV Charging Station, staff training

Mission

Our mission is to optimize energy and water use, promote sustainability, and enhance both educational environments and operational efficiency while fostering a culture of environmental stewardship.

Energy and Water Management Team

Reynaldo Torres

Reynaldo Torres

Energy & Water Manager

Rey Torres has over 30 years of experience in energy and water conservation. 
He served in the U.S. Navy operating and maintaining power generation equipment.  Rey worked at the University of Texas at 小黄鸭导航 for 20 years. His experience was in operations and managing the power plant and chilling stations. He implemented several operational changes which resulted in substantial savings. He implemented the largest solar array system in 小黄鸭导航 in 2012. He was awarded a President鈥檚 Staff Award for outstanding performance. Rey has been working at 小黄鸭导航 ISD for 10 years.  After reviewing utilities for over 130 buildings his strategy was to focus on low cost measures. He has been installing electric and water sub-meters for remote monitoring. These Energy and Water conservation measures have helped reduced water usage  by 35 percent and reduced electrical usage by 15 percent. Rey is also responsible for managing the 小黄鸭导航 Energy Demand Response program, irrigation systems and water treatment service contract for cooling towers. 
(512) 414-2234 reynaldo.h.torres@austinisd.org

Marty Martinez

Marty Martinez

Utility Conservation Technician