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 A Develop an Energy Policy Facilitator Orientation

2. KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability 2 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. KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability 3 KEEPS Energy Management Toolkit Toolkit 1 A Develop an Energy Policy Facilitator Orientation

4. KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability 4 Energy Policy Overview Importance Components How to write your policy How to pass a policy

5. KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability 5 Energy Policy Useful Terms Policy – passed by the school board, the foundation for integrating energy management into a school’s culture and operations Plan – comprehensive guide/process to implement energy management measures Objective – target or efforts intended to help reach a goal

6. KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability 6 Energy Policy Prep and Instructions Audience Energy Team, District Energy Manager, Other District Stakeholders Set-up Select 2 to 3 energy policies Review supplemental materials Time Prep: 30 to 60 minutes Presentation & Exercise: 60 to 90 minutes

7. KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability 7 Energy Policy Toolkit Materials Sample Energy Policies Brainwriting Worksheets Energy Policy Worksheet Pen or pencil for each participant Handouts of presentation (optional) Facilitator Instructions for Brainwriting Whiteboard or easel pad and markers Computer and projector for presentation

8. KPPC Kentucky’s Resource Center for Environmental Sustainability 8 Resources Available for download from the KEEPS Toolkit Library www.kppc.org/KEEPS