1. Why Conservation Matters
Introduction
Why Conservation Matters
Energy Costs loom large in school districts budgets and represent 2nd biggest operational expense after personnel
Ensuring that lighting, indoor air quality and other needs are well provided is essential
Opportunities to save energy free up potential funding for educational resources that would otherwise be lost on utility bills

2. SCUSD – Why Efficiency Matters

3. SCUSD – Why Efficiency Matters

4. Residential Vs. Commercial Energy Use
K-12 Energy Use
Residential Energy Use
Residential: typical house factoid Lawrence Berkeley national laboratory April 2013K-12 energy use: touchstone energy cooperative (
All energy (not just electric) and across the nation.
Other is transportation, water conveyance, motors, etc.

5. Energy Use over Time, Commercial
US. Energy Information Administration
 Since 1995, plug load energy consumption increased about 235 percent. Since the building shell and major building systems are becoming more efficient and the solutions for reducing plug loads are challenging to implement, plug loads become a larger and larger piece of a shrinking pie. (rocky mountain institute Also, plug loads growing with more electronics, cars, etc.

6. Pathways to Energy Savings in Schools
Raising Awareness among faculty, staff and students
Focuses on shifting behavior among all building occupants
Managing school building operations
Focus shifts awareness to facilities and custodial staff who manage building operations
Upgrading mechanical equipment and controls
Requires investment in upgrading the efficiency of equipment and controls – Prop 39
EPA estimates that 25 percent of energy use in schools is wasted

7. Behavior-Based Strategies
Offer a rewarding pathway for energy conservation in K-12 schools
Strategies are both accessible and relatively inexpensive for schools to implement
For example, ensuring that lights get turned off in unoccupied classrooms and offices
Foster a culture of empowerment to make a difference
Custodial staff can offer critical insights about ways to lower a building’s energy footprint
Results in long-term management of building operations
Raising set points on HVAC equipment
Creates ownership of site

8. Mechanical & Lighting Upgrade Strategies
Offer another important avenue for improving energy efficiency in school building
However, mechanical upgrades require substantial capital investments that poses a steeper challenge
For example, HVAC modernization projects
Prop 39
Provide an opportunity to make an immediate difference
Lighting accounts for roughly 25% of total use
Reducing from 32W T8 lamp to 12W LED
Realized savings could potentially fund additional mechanical projects

9. More than 50% reduction in operational costs
Benefits of LED Lighting
More than 50% reduction in operational costs
Impact mechanical cooling costs as well
Reduction in heat
Provide a superior learning environment
Lighting has been proven to affect behavior
Control classroom environment through tunable white lights
Reduction in custodial operational expenses
Longevity of LEDs vs T8

10. LED Lighting

11. Tunable White Light

12. What are some identified projects What are some future considerations
Prop 39 & The District
What is it
How it impacts SCUSD
What are some identified projects
What are some future considerations
How can I become involved
Utilities -2% of General Fund

13. What is it Prop 39 & The District Utilities -2% of General Fund
The California Clean Energy Jobs Act was created with the approval of Proposition 39 in the November 6, 2012 statewide general election
Added Division 16.3 to the Public Resources Code
Added to the Revenue and Taxation Code
Amended Sections 23101, 25128, & of the Revenue Taxation Code
The statute changed the corporate income tax code and allocates projected revenue to the General Fund and the Clean Energy Job Creation Fund
5 years of funding beginning fiscal year
Up to $550 million annually is available to be appropriated by the Legislature for eligible projects to improve energy efficiency and expand clean energy generation
Utilities -2% of General Fund

14. How it impacts SCUSD Prop 39 & The District
Opportunity to replace old, antiquated equipment that has been on the deferred maintenance list for a long time
Cal Middle – Electric Heat
Kit Carson – Electric Heat
Washington Elementary – Electric Heat
American Legion – Electric Heat
Utilities -2% of General Fund

15. Identified Projects– Middle School
Utilities -2% of General Fund

16. Identified Projects– High School

17. Identified Projects– Middle School:

18. Pool Energy Audit :

19. Pool Energy Efficiency Measures:

20. LED Lighting at all schools
Future Considerations
LED Lighting at all schools
Fan Control Strategy to offset mechanical cooling
Pilot West Campus
Continue to identify HVAC opportunities based on deferred maintenance list
Utilities -2% of General Fund

21. Student participation Focus Groups
How Can I become Involved
Lights Audits
Student participation
Focus Groups
Designed to tailor learning environment(s)
Be an advocate
Participate and provide feedback
Utilities -2% of General Fund