We had a great first quarter with SEE which resulted in a 7% reduction in energy consumption throughout the entire school district. Translated into savings, the avoided costs for the first three months of 2010 equaled $32,782!
The first year of the SEE program is entitled EMPOWER and focused primarily on operations district-wide. Some of the strategies applied in the buildings included scheduling and adjusting heating and cooling by zone and occupancy, de-lamping, and removing personal appliances. Although powering down was an essential part of year one, it was about much more than just turning off lights and electronics.
Stay tuned for more information on year two entitled ENGAGE as we work toward our goal of achieving a 10-percent reduction in annual energy use, work toward receiving ENERGY STAR® recognition from the EPA and engage students and staff in active participation with the SEE program.
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