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SCHOOLS GET SMART about energy Districts are finding that it is possible to reduce energy consumption by more than 30 percent. The savings add up to millions of dollars a ‘year for the state's schools. 8 Leadership ext of tor commy R= tdi an Auction nfanding. Becoming morecliciest in managing precious taxpayer dlls as become the highest ror fr districts det inimin oreo af edetions crthesininatio of edent poogeat. ‘Next to pertoane, a schoo district's largestexpense iii Infact sccording to data fom United Sates Eavronmental ‘Protection Agency snd ENERGY STAR, the sual energy bil to operate our nation's ‘sechoolssbillon~ more than iespenton computers nd textbooks combined. And ‘hisinamcxpente tht continue toceaat ‘utdornsof shoal dtc thoughout California are taking proactive preach ‘in eons to reduce energy spending by i Plementingmtainale, people oriented ‘xgyconseraton programs. Through these ‘comprehensive programs, the dates 08 sveragearreduingenergycomumptionby 201030 percent, whichallows them ort fundain thei badget fore daewbere Pat, these peorareare hig postine pat onthe environment by showing quantifiable td substantial reductions in 003, orca tn dinideemiions. “The decision to implement «people viet energy program warsinpleforout lsc? eid Manors USD Superintendent Jaton Meier. “Suving money on lite ahigh roi. The Bnergy Eduction peo ram di not require ust incense ou ti ity get one penny or purchase any new ceuienent ad the eve re guarentee But mort importa itgaveus the oppor tunity to quickly realize bene rom along term and extensive energy conservation program we cold not have developed on our own” (Energy Education tain clients toimplement behavioral and erpniitonl changesto reduce nergy consumption) ‘Since aly 2009 a through 201, Man eee USD has edaced energy consumption Byanty Hot 5730 percent, resting net ssvingr x ceding 2 million. The impact on heen ‘ronment ust considerable with re Auction of5569 oa metrictoneofcatbon Alii emission equivalent 658 caso the highway fora ear or 9,895 tee seed ling planed and grownin 10-year period. "The iri two Energy Edsction spe. alts manage the program daily ncoding suiting during nights, weekends and bl generated by the energy program, sid the ‘uence ofthe program, a ella efetve cnegy conservation changing the bela ioe of district employes through the way they undentad end ue eae. “Aratthegrentert misconception sot ‘he enray program was that twas simply turing offlightsor computers at the end ‘he day Bruna. “I thnk tat ibecnuse swe aze aught groing upto uence lights ‘fren we leave arom, While lighting ‘important the program very compeehen sive and weare working each yt ensure ‘hat ou equipment in each and every ull: Inglsbeing operated aetciety as possible and that al of our employees are aware of things we need todo diferent” ‘Weight pred thatthe energy program's soces duc to every staffmember inthe district becoming educated inthe value ofthe energy progrem and being aware of ther energy canbe seed Today we are a district of energy con the sid "rom thestrt ‘we began to ree thousands of enersy ‘ring opportunities acrostthe iti. ev cayoac became very sspporveand guickly sth energy program at way to savethe Alice rea moneyand take care of ures ‘Through the diligent nalss of energy covered monet the datit was de in funds, The datit wat abe rcover more than $48,000 in eroneouly ped peak gat Prclagand uty wets, ‘Most importantly, according to Supe. Intendent Messer, the energy program wll provide fnancal and environmental Ben flint the fare, “Since were changing our bebavior to vwardenery, we are ertablishing s program ‘ow tat wllbesaving taxpayer dels nd fr natral resources for generations t0 come” he ad" Wesee tht energy Program being our district become a energy eff ent possible, eadingto the ue ofaer ative methods of ving energy down the In 2010, the ditt received the Lead chip Award daring the Green California “From the start, as we began. to see thousands of energy- saving opportunities across the district, everyone became very supportive and quickly saw the energy program asa ‘way to save the district real ‘money and take care of our environment.” Schools Summit. The award recognized Manteca USD for outtanding accomplish smentsin school tina. Distt ecogtion by the EPA Sacramento Cty USD's energy program, huasalso een one ofthe mow sce the country according to the BPA, which sarded ENERGY STAR Building Labels to ‘of theses 10 buildings in 200, the ‘most received by any school strict Cal: Forni vig the yea. Achieving ENERGY STAR Billing Laelrecogntion pute those buildings in the op 28 percent ofthe most nergy efficient nationwide Such buildings ‘sean average of35 percent lessenergy han typical buildings and release 3 perceatless <atbon donde ino the amoepere. ‘Thoughoathe sae, moredisrietsthan verbeforearebeing recognized for theres: ‘ry efcieny andthe impact their energy programs are having on the envionment. 12010, the BPA recognized more than 200 California school dstrct building with ‘the BNERGY STAR Baling Label farand shove the mort of any tein the county ‘Woodland Joint USD was awarded ENERGY STAR Building Labels for 13 oftheir bil Inge. Bren more imprenive ithe fact the sverageage of buildings inthe dstrictis 48 sar The dirt as reduced energy con ‘ompton by 2 percent and saved ea milion since the start fits energy conserve ‘on program two yeursago. ity known fr having an aggresive energy conservation effort, the (Osk Grove School Disc recemy received 16ENERGY STAR Building Labels and has reduced energy consumption across the Aistit by 2 percent. This translates into neatly $¢0000 being retained inthe school ister budge Sach success could not have been realized without ever staff member understanding tbe ned to change the way ‘hey uae energy and flowing through ith sections cach and every dyeplaned Soper Ieadet Tony Gari “Everyone in ou district i well aware ofthe economic challenges we face” he ‘id. "Al ofr certifeted and clasied ertonel as wellasourstudents—reaied ‘very quick that modifying how we se our lites could dramatically save us money. ‘The ame hs changed today so we have to do things erent save money andthe fireplace to start waewith energy conserva ‘Grcaisjustas pleased with beeniron mental benefits From August 2009 through August 2010,the Oak Grove SD reduced car bon ord emisionsby 038 metric tons hich is qual to 188 cas off the roads in {year or 26415 toe seedling planted and gownina 0-yearperiod. In Southern California, Cvisbad USD las always been energy conscious, accor gto Energy Conservation Manager Darin Vey Butinthelastewo yeasts people-or ented program has allowed the district to ‘ake energy savings to ane level. The pro: gram hes created not only song awareness fmong staff members of retaining funds ‘hat normally woul ave paid wily bls butshowed them how they an save money intheirownhomes. “Everyday Tse the Benefits of ou" pro March/April20n1 48 graminthesupport rom stalfmembersand Ithikithelpedesch pesonrealzejrthow son by ealy27 percent overall The result their understanding ofhow important iis bigapartaftheenrgy program they rand hasbeen $20 milion in ity sving tonotwasteourreources? Veysad."Pl.1 how valualetheirsuportisinitssucess?__BobSnachel othe EPA ENERGY STAR, bear ofhow they are making imiarekar- Tostrenghen their energy progsam fur Program ad the number of ENERGY STAR, fochangerathome, with therfamiie. that the, Vey explained they rein the planning Labels presented in California over the as swebave done throughout ourachools They stagesofitroduingastadentencry team yearisindicative ofthe rowing importance serealzing the nancial impact our pro- inoneofthedemesteryzchoostobepmon- of developing sustainable energy conserve framishovingin ourdstrctbecause they torenegy we aad looklorwate Wethein- don programsia school dares inthe stat seearing money tome” teatofthediticsledenbiptotakeenersy andacros thecounty svingawarencs beyond juste salt “The EPA and ENERGY STAR applaud “The beset ofthe people-orinted en- al school districts in California who are CCarlbad USD harak been honored by ergy program is tha itrulycanchangeey- working tobe more energy fclent by each the BPA with nine ofitrbuldingr receiving eryone' behavior when itcmmes to aving ing sal to not waste our revource” aid [ENERGY STAR Labels in 2010, Vey knows energy. Weare seing that ona dally bass Sache. "By showing commitment ten the awards have inti words conf ttf member’ dedication ‘hroughout the schoo district. Thasgood xy eliiency, they ar alo teaching st: throaghost the di {orCarad USD nowand for fturegener dete and communities the importance of ratification in each ofthe schoolr atthe ston inour ditrctand community ail preserving ournataral sources ow ania wardsvalidtethestafshardworkinsar-Superiatendext fob Rosch, theyearstocame these districts, being able tsa “When we presented the plagues tothe tia the people oriented energy prog schools it was con sion ofeach aff long-term scr, And no diet xe ‘members hard work in taking part inthe plifertevalueofanongingenergy culture Rnd Hochivecuto cra program.” Vey sid. “The principals took more than Long Beach USD. The district Egy Eaton, Farm ination tot the opportunity tothankthe affandcas- stared tpepleovened energy programm W9ConBycattJeNa Sh, todiansforthee dedication he program. ia. 2002 and has reduced energy consump jonni nagyad can, Some things stay the same. Like SELF’ proven ability to protect schools when catastrophe strikes Eke — = Yeas” enon ometrghoneen hme reer corte sl snarls rl mst aly tte wl ones bys ath ne ta ci Taga admcenan $9 len herb oes Sl ih chs tweighoutnaw ngs Avance “anwar vednetreteconar te allomas shes nae es. Me okt end Ys ofp nea Rage marta he serge Fedot hu youcanoh eS Scuoots Excess Liasivity Funp ven wnesen CREATED BY SCHOOLS, FOR SCHOOLS oes 20 Leadership