Rio Grande High School

The largest school district in New Mexico, Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) serves students in Albuquerque and the surrounding region including Rio Rancho, Tijeras, San Antonito, and Edgewood. To aid in APS’ goal of LEED Silver or better certification for all new construction, NORESCO was selected as an on-demand LEED consultant for the district. Congratulations to Albuquerque Public Schools, and the entire project team for achieving LEED Gold® under the LEED® green building program on the Rio Grande High School which was able to achieve an estimated 59 percent annual energy savings! NORESCO extends a special congratulations to Karen Alarid, executive director of facilities, design and construction, whose dedicated efforts have helped Albuquerque Public Schools become a leader in sustainability and energy conservation throughout the nation!