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DeKalb County Central United School District partners with Energy Education Inc. and earns second ENERGY STAR Recognition

DeKalb County Central United School District announced today the district has achieved the nation’s second 50 Percent ENERGY STAR® Leader designation by the federal government’s ENERGY STAR Program after partnering with Energy Education Inc. This prestigious recognition is presented to the most energy efficient organizations in the country. DeKalb County Central United School District was recognized because it has accomplished significant energy efficiency improvements district-wide and ranked in the top 25 percent of school districts for energy conservation savings.  Continue reading “DeKalb County Central United School District partners with Energy Education Inc. and earns second ENERGY STAR Recognition” »

Turlock School District receives Energy Star after help from Energy Education Inc.

The Turlock School District had a cost avoidance of $811,716 from April 2009 till November 2010 after it began partnering with energy consulting firm Energy Education Inc. The district helped the environment on top of decreasing its energy costs in difficult budget times. As a consequence for this achievement, and by being in the top 25 percent nationwide for energy efficiency, fourteen of its schools were awarded with the “Energy Star” label by the federal government. Sonny H. Da Marto, superintendent, expressed his satisfaction with the district’s accomplishment and dedication to making a positive change. “We are extremely pleased to receive this recognition,” he said in a news release. Andy Walker, teacher at Pitman High School, agreed. “We have all gained a real sense of accomplishment from this Energy Star recognition,” he said. “Our students are learning, too, what it means to preserve precious natural resources.”

Energy Education Inc. showed them, which small and big changes could lead to strong and promising consequences. The efforts of many components, including administrations, teachers, and students is needed to make a difference. Walker underlined this point as he looks back on the drop to below 400,000 kilowatt-hours by December 2010. “Each of us can make a difference through energy conservation, because people use energy, school sites don’t,” he said. “There are dozens and dozens of changes, large and small, that we have implemented that are saving energy without affecting our comfort or educational goals.”

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Energy Education Inc.’s Successful Partnership with Londonderry Schools

Londonderry School District entered a partnership with Energy Education Inc. in the beginning of the year 2011 and has since recorded large energy savings leading them to winning the Lighthouse Award in 2008 in recognition of its conservation efforts. The Texas-based national organization, Energy Education, is dedicated to helping large organizations, including school districts, chart people-driven and comprehensive energy savings programs. State and federal officials have recognized the achievement of the six schools in the district. Five of the schools now qualify for Energy Star status, they announced in Tuesday’s School Board meeting.

The results of the energy conservation program did not only show after eight years but practically immediately. According to Chuck Zappala, facility director, less than 5 percent of all American public schools have earned Energy Star awards. The district shared two years’ worth of data with other districts to portray their energy usage and make an in-depth analysis for each facility. According to Zappala it showed the successful management of his district. “The results showed that the average cost of energy use per square foot and per student in the Londonderry Schools was almost 40 percent lower than the state average,” he said. “Based on the information provided in the survey, we were invited to continue the process to earn the awards.”

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