North Penn, Souderton Get $2.5 Million For HVAC Upgrades

LANSDALE, PA — The North Penn School District has received a $575,000 grant to help improve the HVAC system at Penndale Middle School, local officials announced.

It's part of $2.5 million in state funding awarded to Souderton and North Penn altogether through the Public School Facility Improvement Grant program.

“These grants are an important step toward creating modern classrooms where students can focus on learning and teachers can focus on teaching,” State Rep. Steve Malagari said in a statement. “By investing in energy-efficient upgrades, we enhance the daily experience in our schools and ensure that our facilities are built for long-term sustainability. I’m proud to see these funds making a real difference in our local schools.”

Malagari and State Sen. Maria Collett announced the awards.

Penndale's grant will provide two new boilers and an upgraded air conditioning system. As the building currently only has one working boiler, it is at risk of losing its heating ability altogether.

Souderton, meanwhile, received $1 million to replace HVAC systems at the high school, Oak Ridge Elementary, and Vernfield Elementary. They also received $1 million to for HVAC, LED lighting, and more to support West Broad Street Elementary's more sweeping upgrades.