Goal:

To reduce the District's consumption of energy (electric, water, gas) through the analysis and implementation of energy management practices.

Retrofit strategies and activities:

• Continue efforts to replace existing incandescent lamps with new efficient, fluorescent lamps.
• Research low energy indoor and outdoor lighting for potential use.
• Investigate new automatic lighting control systems.
• Install CO2 sensors in schools as necessary.
• Continue to replace and upgrade HVAC direct digital control (DDC) contracts at existing schools.
• Examine opportunities for installing light-emitting diodes (LED) exit sign which have earned the Energy-Star rating label.
• Assist in design of new schools by implementing day-lighting design (use of natural light) whenever feasible.
• Switch existing T-12 lighting systems to more efficient T-8 lighting with electronic ballasts.
• Inquire about the cost benefits of outsourcing performance contracting services to an energy services company (ESCO).
• Explore water conservation strategies and opportunities.
• Consider installing energy control devices on vending machines.
• Inquire about participation in public/private conservation programs which use rebates/incentives.
• Study the potential of gravity-flow urinals which do not require flushing and do not use water.