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5. Energy Conservation
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Green Schools Within a Generation
An Overview of Green Schools in San Diego County |
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Energy Efficiency in Public Schools:
San Diego Walks the Talk
In 1997, the board of the San Diego Unified School District made a commitment to cutting energy use, a decision that is still bringing rewards a decade later. |
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Reinventing Air Conditioning
Engineers at DMJM Harris are working with the San Diego Unified School District on a daunting challenge: cooling classrooms that have not previously been air conditioned without raising utility bills. |
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A green view on energy
School district's conservation chief has cut millions of dollars in utility costs with technology, common sense. |
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Making the Most of Your Energy Dollars
Many schools that perform an energy audit of their facilities realize they can substantially cut their energy use by upgrading their lighting systems. |
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Making Green Work
Earth-friendly purchasing can be a ‘feel-good’ tactic, but making it pay solid dividends is essential. |
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High utility prices are motivating schools to get serious about energy conservation
With the nation in the midst of what the White House calls "the most serious energy shortage since the oil embargoes of the 1970s," school districts are taking steps to cut back on energy use. |
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Solar power in schools saves money, renews energy
The first solar-powered school in the Poway district will open in August, with solar energy powering 50 percent to 60 percent of the school's electrical needs. |
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“Rain Bird Goes to School in San Diego”
Rain Bird Site Report: D37134. |
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“San Diego City Schools’ Cental Control Retrofit Project Aimed at Water Management, Savings”
Tech Gazette, Volume 1, number 3: Winter, 1997/98. |
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“District-wide Ltg. Retrofits Save 18 Million Kwh/Yr.”
Energy User News: October, 1996. |
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“Noisy fan creates problems in the bathroom”
San Diego Union Tribune: 02-Apr-2000 Sunday, Page H-27. |
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"Japanese Technology May Help Islands Reap Pacific’s Waters"
Agence France-Presse, New York Times: March 23, 2003. |
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“Breakthrough Ideas: School and universities are developing innovative strategies that save money and reshape operations.”
AS&U (American Schools and Universities): December, 1996. |
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“EPA’s Voluntary P2 Programs PAY OFF”
Pollution Prevention Review: Winter, 1998. |
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“Nine School Districts In Eight States Honored For Energy Efficiency Excellence” |
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“Energy Department Announces $9.4 Million In Energy Partnerships to Improve Nation’s Schools: San Diego Elementary School Receives ENERGYSTAR Label”
Department of Energy News Release: May 11, 2000. |
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"50 Ways to Save Energy"
Roger Engstrom, PE. Protek-CA: August 24, 2001. |
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"Energy Drain - How Appliances Draw Electricity even when off."
Dave Wilson: May 31, 2001. EPA Press Release: July 13, 2000. |
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