1. School District of Fort Atkinson Dennis Kuchenmeister Director of Buildings & Grounds dennisk@fortschools.org 920-563-7808 Green School National Network Sacramento Convention Center Sustainable Facilities Design & Management Large, Medium & Small: Energy Efficiency for All Friday, March 28, 2014 2:45 pm

3.    We do not want to be green just to be green. We are shaping future leaders in the fight against climate change. Teaching the importance of saving energy by living it every day. Cutting costs, saving energy and leading the way to the future.    3

4. LAMPS & BALLASTS Completed 2006 Cost $ 320,311 $ 278,368 net Incentives $ 41,943 Cost Savings $ 73,106 Annual Energy Savings 812,291 kWh Annual Financing Borrow from District 4          

5. GEOTHERMAL Completed 2007, 2008 Cost $10,688,881 $1,040,000 A/C Incentives $99,791 Cost Savings ~ $56,000/ year average Energy Savings 11,542,577 kBTU-52.6% Financing Referendum 5          

6. SOLAR THERMAL Completed 2008, 2009 6           M.S.H.S. Cost$106,00$152,930 Incentive$80,814$100,00 Cost Savings$13,400 Total $10,200 Total Energy Savings10,983 Therms 8,570 Therms FinancingBudget

7. SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC Completed 2009-2010-2013 7           PurdyRockwell Cost$118,316$115,735 Incentive$105,919$47,555 Cost Savings$10,500 Total $650 Total Energy Savings89,750 kWh 5,000 kWh FinancingBudget

8. WIND Completed 2010-2011 Cost - $ 418,688 Incentives - $ 269,164 Cost Savings – $ 26,900 Total Energy Savings - 231,674 kWh Financing – Borrowed from District 8          

9. Savings Outlay Lighting Upgrade - Lifetime (2007-2013) 12/06 ~$507,000$273,298 Geothermal - Lifetime (2007-2013) 9/1/07 & 9/1/08 ~$270,000$1,040,000 Solar Hot Water @ Middle School - Lifetime (2009-2013) 10,983 therms 10/31/08 ~$13,400$25,185 Solar Hot Water @ High School - Lifetime (2009-2013) 8,570 therms 10/31/08 ~$10,200$52,930 Solar Electric @ Purdy - Lifetime (2010-2013) 89,750 kWh 7/28/10 ~$10,500$12,399 Wind Turbine @ High School - Lifetime (2011-2013) 231,674 kWh 4/4/11 ~$26,900$145,708 Solar Electric @ Rockwell - Lifetime (2013) 5,000 kWh 9/9/13 ~$650$68,180 Pool Vent Unit @ High School - Lifetime (2012-2013) 18,000 therms and 179,370 kWh 3/30/12 ~$37,000$136,964 Totals~$875,650$1,754,664 9

10. EXECUTIVE DECISIONS School Buses Converted to LP Tankless Water Heaters Increase Roof Insulation (Varies) Window Upgrades 10          

11. EXECUTIVE DECISIONS (Continued) Auto Computer Power Down Retro Commission – HVAC & Envelope Pool Vent Unit Occupancy Sensors 11          

12. WHAT’S AHEAD? LEDs Tracking in Classrooms Solar Thermal Geothermal Net Zero Plan 12          

13. 1. Find An Advocate Pusher - Ideas 2. Have A Vision Something to Live By 3. Create An Energy Plan Road Map 4. Educate/Advocate The Right Thing 5. Celebrate Success Builds Excitement STEPS ALONG THE WAY 13          

14.    A Person – A Team Generate Ideas Keep Moving Forward    1. FIND AN ADVOCATE 14

15. “Being a Green District means acknowledging the responsibility to consider how well our children are prepared for the world, and what kind of world we are creating for them. The students are our greatest resources. We are not only providing an environment that is conducive to learning but teaching and leading by example, the future leaders of the world. If we can instill in our children the care, knowledge and importance of Green & Healthy we are giving the next generation the leaders it will take to better deal with the critical environmental issues.” Dennis Kuchenmeister 2. HAVE A VISION Live it 15

16. 3.CREATE AN ENERGY PLAN Road Map – Living Document Completed Ongoing Future 16          

17. 4. EDUCATE/ADVOCATE Create a Movement Wherever You Can Student Green Teams Lt. Governor’s Energy Challenge Wisconsin Sustainable Coalition BBC Energy Summit Guest Presentations 17          

19. 5. CELEBRATE SUCCESS Builds Excitement Be Proud of Accomplishments Energy Star Certification – All Environmental Achievement Award – UWW Green Award – City of Fort Atkinson SE 2 Sustainability Energy Efficiency Green Ribbon – Purdy Elem. & District 19          

20. 20 DOE – BBC PARTNER SCHOOLS

21. Showcase Project #1 Luther Elementary School Geothermal System PV/Solar Back Up Replace Gas Fired Boiler System Provides Air Conditioning Complete 9/2019           21 DOE – BBC PARTNER SCHOOLS Cost - $3,000,000 (Inc. add. work) Energy Savings – 2,500,000 kBTU’s Annual 38% Dollar Savings - $38,000

22. Showcase Project #2 Rockwell Elementary School Photo Voltaic System 20.16 kW Roof Mounted System Provides Hands on Exposure to Classrooms Duration 15 Month – Complete 9/2013           22 Cost - $115,735 / $68,180 net Energy Savings ~ 32, 097 kWh Annual Dollar Savings ~ $3,500 DOE – BBC PARTNER SCHOOLS

23. School District of Fort Atkinson 23

24. 4-22-12 – Purdy Elementary (1 of 68) 4-22-13 - District (1 of 14) 24          

25. Team/Contractors Critical           25