In the U.S., more money is spent powering K-12 buildings than on textbooks and computers combined. According to the U.S. Dept. of Energy, most schools could be saving at least 25% of their energy costs.
Despite the financial benefits, K-12 buildings face a number of obstacles to becoming more energy efficient:
- Administrators juggle numerous responsibilities and energy issues may be lower priority
- Benefits from sustainability initiatives often accrue over time and may require upfront investments or third-party financing
The timing is ideal to take action:
- Schools are under pressure to reduce expenses
- Time-sensitive incentives are available
- Energy and sustainability are hot topics that provide learning opportunities for students
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Typical Energy Consumption
- Energy efficiency upgrades can save a typical 100,000-square-foot school building between $10,000 and $16,000 annually
- Low- or no-cost behavioral and operational modifications can reduce energy costs by up to 25%1
1Source: ENERGY STAR