Getting Students, Staff and the Community Involved in Energy Conservation
One important aspect of energy conservation programs in educational institutions is keeping building occupants (students, teachers, staff) informed about your goals and getting them involved in reducing electricity usage. One method to keep everyone in the loop and share your successes is a newsletter.
Lisa Randall of Santa Fe Public Schools shared an example of her district’s newsletter and explained how it is an important component of their conservation program: http://www.facilitymastersonline.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2012/01/Example-Energy-Conservation-Newsletter-1-12-12.pdf
“Email is a great way to keep staff, students, and community members informed about projects, construction, energy management efforts, etc. I put out an energy management/recycling/sustainability newsletter, and although it’s a ton of work, it keeps people up to date with our efforts, challenges, and successes. Knowledge truly is power. We are looking into energy dashboards, which after submetering electricity, gas, and water, will allow each site to engage more meaningfully with their school’s energy use, and begin to set school goals for reduction.”
Lisa Randall – Energy Conservation Program Coordinator – Santa Fe Public Schools
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