Located in the center of the North Charleston Elementary School building, this thermal ice storage unit keeps classrooms cold in the warm months by blowing air over blocks of ice. The ice is made at night, when electrical rates are lower (due to reduced demand).
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Read our SCIWAY News article: From Ships to Sustainability – North Charleston’s Changing Nature.
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