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ECF
The Board believes that
measures to conserve energy resources must be an integral part
of the school program. Declining levels of natural energy, as
well as the rising costs of energy and impact on the District
budget, mandate that the District develop and implement plans to
conserve all forms of energy used throughout the District.
The Superintendent will develop an energy
conservation program. Principals and administrators should
advise and direct their personnel regarding this program and
conservation goals. Guidelines for addressing the conservation
goals should be emphasized at the beginning of each school year
and reiterated throughout the year as the need arises.
Cooperation and some sacrifice will be required
of each employee and student to achieve a meaningful energy
conservation program that results in a more efficient use of
energy resources as well as a reduced burden on the District
budget.
Adopted: April 19, 2005
ECF-R
ENERGY CONSERVATION
The
following measures to conserve energy & natural resources will
be instituted in the District.
Heating/cooling:
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Maintain a
temperature range within facilities as follows: 68-72 degrees
in winter, 75-80 degrees in summer. Shower and locker room
thermostats may be adjusted to 72 degrees. Maintenance crews
will keep the physical plant and equipment at maximum efficiency
to prevent energy waste.
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Install and
maintain centralized energy management systems.
§
Analyze the
amount of fresh air being introduced into the school’s
ventilation system. Fresh air should be reduced to the minimum
level that meets state and local code standards.
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Seal all
openings around windows and doors to prevent air
infiltration.
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During
unoccupied hours, recirculate air without fresh air makeup,
and reduce circulation.
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During
unoccupied periods, maintain a setback temperature to
maximize energy savings.
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Establish a planned routine preventive maintenance program
for all equipment.
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Change
and clean dirty filters on a regular basis.
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Allow
sunlight into the building on cold days and reduce it on hot
days.
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Close
drapes and blinds after school hours to reduce heat loss
through window areas in the winter and to keep the heat out
in the summer.
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During
the heating/cooling season, keep doors and windows closed.
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Avoid
blocking heating vents with furniture, draperies and books.
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No
supplemental heaters are to be permitted (space heaters).
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Operate
ventilation fans in kitchens and home economics rooms only
when cooking equipment is in operation.
Lighting:
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Post a
“turn off lights” sign on each electrical light switch.
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Incandescent lights are to be turned out immediately when
not in use.
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Fluorescent lights are to be turned off if the room will be
vacant for more than 5 minutes.
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Turn off
the bank of lights nearest the windows when outside light is
adequate.
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Reduce
the use of corridor lighting after school hours.
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Lighting
for night security shall be reduced to a minimum, utilizing
the most efficient fixtures and bulbs.
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Instruct
school custodial staff to turn off lights room by room as
they complete their cleaning assignments.
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Establish a planned, routine preventive maintenance program
for all lights and ballasts.
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As lamps
are replaced, utilize “watt-miser” warm white fluorescent
tubes.
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Reduce
and maintain the lighting level as recommended by the
Department of Energy:
Area
watt/sq.ft.
Office,
typing and reading rooms
1.7
Library
reading areas ________1.7
School
classrooms
1.7
Multipurpose
areas
1.0
Corridors
0.5
Other Electrical
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Lower
the temperature setting for hot water to the lowest
acceptable level as determined by building codes.
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Televisions and monitors should be turned off when not in
use.
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Computer
CPU’s should be turned off completely during weekends and
breaks.
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Replace
computer monitors with flat panel, LCD monitors.
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Program
monitors to blank screen when idle; do not use screen
savers.
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Refrigerators, coffee pots and other kitchen appliances are
not permitted in offices or classrooms and are to be
utilized in designated areas only (i.e., kitchens,
lounges). Authorization from the Superintendent is required
for any exception to this guideline.
Water
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Put up
signs encouraging water conservation in kitchens, locker
rooms and restrooms.
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Repair
dripping faucets.
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Install
hot water recirculating pumps.
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Install
water saving devices to decrease consumption, such as toilet
dams, flappers, flow reduction valves, faucet aerators and
cooling system devices.
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Use
water recycling systems for chillers and cooling towers.
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Replace
old equipment with energy- and water-efficient equipment.
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Design
landscapes that require less water
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Avoid
unnecessary landscaping additions and alterations
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Favor
drought-resistant plants
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Remove
weeds and unhealthy plants that take water away from valued
plants.
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Install
soil moisture overrides or timers on sprinkler systems.
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Ensure
that irrigation equipment applies water uniformly.
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Use
timers to ensure that, when possible, watering is done in
the early morning or evening.
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Mulch
around plants to reduce evaporation and discourage weeds.
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Avoid
runoff and make sure sprinklers cover just the lawn or
garden, not sidewalks, driveways and gutters.
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Do not
water on windy days.
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Equip
all hoses with spring loaded shutoff nozzles.
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Avoid
using water to clean driveways, loading docks, parking lots
and sidewalks – use brooms or sweepers.
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Wash
car, truck and bus fleets less often.
Fuel
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Drivers
of school-owned vehicles will observe posted speed limits.
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Route
schedules will be prepared so that a minimum number of miles
are covered.
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Vehicles
should be kept in good working condition to avoid excess
fuel consumption.
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