A British Columbia school district took the extra steps to build a LEED Gold Certified building – a process that had its challenges. In the end, the extra steps have been worth the challenge for School District 46 (Sunshine Coast), according to the district’s facilities and transportation manager, Rob Collison.
Energy management makes sense for the bottom line and for sustainability. However, other priorities within organizations often become more pressing than energy management projects. Behaviour change strategies are a powerful approach to overcome the common...
Carbon neutral means the carbon released is equal to carbon sequestered. In the most basic form: Carbon Released – Carbon Sequestered – Carbon Offsets = 0.
Energy managers may not be trained communicators, but they are vital links between decision makers and solutions. Sharing stories and successes of effective energy management in your school encourages innovation in your district and beyond.
A new 400kW pellet boiler was installed at an elementary school in SD27 in BC, creating heat for the school and two neighbouring facilities. The fuel switching project resulted in energy savings and the new biomass boiler is 95% carbon neutral.
School facilities are more than a place of learning – the buildings themselves can be inspiration to students. Alongside curriculum and student engagement, school facilities play a significant role in creating future leaders in sustainability. A report by Alberta students outlines the value of energy efficient school facilities on their education and future.
Lessons for school energy managers to improve comfort for students and staff using energy data analysis. Reduce energy costs while making indoor air quality better. Monitor and optimize laboratory ventilation systems, including fume hoods and the room’s negative pressure.
Rede is dedicated to finding solutions that meet the unique needs of school districts. That is why we offer energy management contracting instead of performance contracting.
Rede is undertaking the much-needed task of creating an energy benchmark for rural school districts that is weather normalized by region. The outcome will be an energy intensity metric for elementary and secondary schools that will help facility managers quickly evaluate their own schools for energy efficiency.
Simple approaches to encourage school custodial staff to become leaders in sustainability and energy efficiency.
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