 Energy
efficiency in schools offers long-term savings and provides opportunities for
on-campus learning labs. Many programs are available to help schools save
money while protecting natural resources.
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City of San José Environmental Services Department
Energy Program
Mary Tucker: (408) 975-2581
www.sanjoseca.gov/esd/natural-energy-resources/energyresources.htm
Information
on energy up-grade rebates for lights, HVAC, pumps, programmable thermostats,
and occupancy sensors.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Energy Star
www.energystar.gov
Federal Program that
certifies energy saving computers, appliances, and other electrical equipment.
Bright Schools Program
www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/brightschools
Technical
services to new and existing schools to analyze and plan for energy saving
systems, providing the first $20,000 in consultants’ costs.
Consortium
for Energy Efficiency
Susan Loucks
(617) 589-3949 x205
sloucks@cee1.org
www.cee1.org/com/bldgs/schools.php3
Resources
to help schools save as much as 50% of their energy costs through efficiency
measures.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
School Resource Program
www.pge.com/biz/energy_tools_resources/school_resource_program
Energy
efficiency services to participating public school districts: energy audits,
staff training, as well as planning and funding assistance to
help schools save energy.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Energy Reduction Action Plan for Schools
www.pge.com/rebates/123_reduction_plans/schools/index.html
Provides
an energy reduction action plan for schools.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Energenius Educational Program
www.pge.com/education_training/energenius
K-8
teacher kits on energy efficiency: lesson plans, activities and games. Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Solar Schools Program
www.pge.com/solarschools/
Funds
the installation of photovoltaic systems and curriculum training in public
schools in under-served communities in Northern and Central California.
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