Savin identified short and long-term energy savings projects for inclusion in the Arlington Central School district's five-year capital budget plan. This district is the largest school district in Dutchess County with 13 school buildings and over one million feet of space. Projects that qualified as an energy-savings projects and could be accomplished in 2009/2010 school year were delineated. Projects that qualified as energy-related but required a longer design and approval time, were also identified as future projects.

Savin provided a detailed analysis of the energy efficiency of systems including electrical, air-conditioning, heating and block heating units. This assisted the District in identifying the best options for equipment replacement.

Savin also create a five-year capital facilities plan in the prescribed SED (State Education Department) format incorporating the short-term and long-term energy-related recommendations.