1. J.B. Speed School of Engineering University of Louisville Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools KEEPS Energy Management Toolkit Step 1 Make the Commitment Toolkit 1 D Become an ENERGY STAR ® Partner

2. 2 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability KEEPS Energy Management Toolkit Toolkit 1 D Become an ENERGY STAR ® Partner 2

3. 3 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability 7-Step Energy Management Process 1.Make the Commitment 2.Assess Performance and Opportunities 3.Set Performance Goals 4.Create an Action Plan 5.Implement the Action Plan 6.Evaluate Progress 7.Recognize Achievements 3

4. 4 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability ENERGY STAR Partner Overview Importance How to Join Portfolio Manager Recognition Opportunities 4

5. 5 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability What is ENERGY STAR Joint partnership between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy Utilizes energy efficient products and practices to help save money and protect the environment 5

6. 6 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability Why Join ENERGY STAR? Gain access to tools, resources and training Creates potential for national recognition Identifies our district as an environmental leader Further demonstrates our district’s commitment to energy efficiency 6

7. 7 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability What is the commitment? As part of our commitment, we agree to: Measure, track and benchmark energy performance Develop and implement plan to improve energy performance, using the ENERGY STAR strategy Educate staff and community about our ENERGY STAR partnership and achievements 7

8. 8 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability How to Join Determine a Signatory Primary contact or person who can act on behalf of our district Gather Information Organizational and key personnel information 8

9. 9 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability How to Join Visit the ENERGY STAR website www.energystar.gov Select the Partner Resources link at the bottom of the web page. Review terms of commitment and disclaimers Complete online application/agreement and follow submission instructions 9

10. 10 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability What are other districts doing? To see what other districts are doing to improve energy efficiency, visit ENERGY STAR’s K- 12 Partner List, Energy Leader Awards and ENERGY STAR labeled schools at www.energystar.gov 10 As of August 2010

11. 11 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability Portfolio Manager An interactive energy management tool Track energy and water consumption and cost Rate building performance and identify under-performing buildings Set priorities Monitor progress and verify improvements Estimate carbon footprint Receive EPA recognition 11

12. 12 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability ENERGY STAR School Label Buildings with score of 75 or higher eligible to apply for ENERGY STAR Label Enter required data into Portfolio Manager Use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager worksheet to identify required data 12

13. 13 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability How to Apply for ENERGY STAR School Label 1.Determine if building meets eligibility requirements 2.Enter required energy and building information into Portfolio Manager 3.Determine if building achieves rating of 75 or above 4.Validate Statement of Energy Performance (SEP) and Data Checklist by a having Professional Engineer or registered architect sign and stamp SEP and sign Data Checklist 13

14. 14 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability How to Apply for ENERGY STAR School Label (cont.) 5.Read and understand ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines 6.Mail signed Letter of Agreement and signed and stamped Statement of Energy Performance (SEP) along with signed Data Checklist to EPA at: ENERGY STAR Label for Buildings c/o The Cadmus Group, Inc. 1600 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22209 14

15. 15 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability ENERGY STAR Leaders Demonstrate continual improvement Organization-wide, not just individual buildings ENERGY STAR Leaders recognition is provided for the following achievements: Portfolio-wide energy efficiency improvements of 10%, 20%, 30% or more on organization- wide baseline Average rating of 75 or better portfolio-wide 15

16. 16 KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability ENERGY STAR Partner Summary Becoming an ENERGY STAR Partner is quick and easy Access free tools and resources, including: Portfolio Manager Webinars and trainings Earn EPA Recognition www.energystar.gov 16

17. J.B. Speed School of Engineering University of Louisville (502) 852-0965 www.kppc.org/KEEPS Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools KEEPS is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the combined efforts of the Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence, the U.S. Department of Energy and KPPC.