Whether at a school or home, as temperatures begin to rise, so too will energy bills. Throughout the year, your energy bill fluctuates as temperatures shift, especially during warmer months.
Everyone can help save energy. At school, a combined effort by students, teachers, staff and administrators can make a big impact to reduce energy waste. From low-cost measures like turning off lights to upgrading to new energy-saving appliances, the benefits are environmental, economic and educational. Here are just a few energy-saving ideas for schools:
- Install Variable Speed Drives on various functions of chilled water system including the cooling tower fan, condenser water pumps and ventilation fans to best match the needs of your building.
- Insulate chilled water and condenser water pipes, fittings and valves to prevent condensation and wasted energy.
- Invest in smart power strips, which can save 5-10% of power by shutting down power to standby mode devices that are plugged in.
- Unplug or turn off all power strips, smart boards and other IT equipment that isn’t in use in the summer months.
- Keep window blinds closed in rooms not being used to avoid the additional heat load from the sun during the cooling season.
For more ideas, check out the EPA guide Energy Efficiency Programs in K-12 Schools.
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