8/21/11

The Texas Education Agency recently communicated the importance of expanding energy conservation measures given forecasts of continued record high temperatures across the state.  Utilities are the second highest operating cost after payroll in many school districts and electricity is the highest cost category on utility bills during this time of year.  Schools are especially encouraged to conserve energy consumption during the hours 3-7 P.M. all week. 

Primary drivers of electricity consumption include:

• Temperature
• Waste
• Growth in square feet

Resources for energy conservation can be accessed by clicking on the links below.

http://www.tasbo.org/files-public/publications/reportarchives/tasboreport-energy_issue09.pdf TASBO Report December 2009

http://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/facilities/pdf/energy_management_standards.pdf Mansfield ISD District Wide Utility Management Standards

http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/taa/comm081111.html Texss Education Agency TO THE ADMINISTRATOR Addressed Letter August 19, 2011

http://www.seco.cpa.state.tx.us/ State Energy Conservation Office

http://www.bluebonnetelectric.coop/energysaving.aspx Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc., Energy Savings

Energy Star Leaders in Texas U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - U.S. Department of Energy

http://www.eere.energy.gov/ U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

http://ase.org/resources/tips-and-links-implementing-school-wide-energy-efficiency-program%23links Alliance to Save Energy Tips and Links for Implementing a School-Wide Energy Efficiency Program

www.ercot.com Electric Reliability Council of Texas

www.puc.state.tx.us Public Utilities Commission

http://www.eia.gov/kids/ Energy Kids Page

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/ Energy Education & Training

http://www.energysavers.gov/tips/ Tips on Saving Energy

http://www.energyhog.org/childrens.htm "Energy Hog" - for Kids

http://www.energyhog.org/adult/educators.htm "Energy Hog" - for Educators