Introduction Why Conservation Matters Energy Costs loom large

Introduction Why Conservation Matters • Energy Costs loom large in school districts budgets and represent 2 nd biggest operational expense after personnel • Ensuring that lighting, indoor air quality and other needs are well provided is essential • Opportunities to save energy free up potential funding for educational resources that would otherwise be lost on utility bills

SCUSD – Why Efficiency Matters

SCUSD – Why Efficiency Matters

Residential Vs. Commercial Energy Use Residential Energy Use K-12 Energy Use Water Heating 1% Cooking 1% Refrigeration 4% Space Heating 5% Cooling 26% Other 10% Lighting 26% Lighting; 12% Electronics; 21% Ventilation 7% Heating; 29% Water Heating; 13% Office Equipment 20% Cooling; 13% Appliances; 12%

Energy Use over Time, Commercial

Pathways to Energy Savings in Schools 1. Raising Awareness among faculty, staff and students • Focuses on shifting behavior among all building occupants 2. Managing school building operations • Focus shifts awareness to facilities and custodial staff who manage building operations 3. Upgrading mechanical equipment and controls • Requires investment in upgrading the efficiency of equipment and controls – Prop 39

Behavior-Based Strategies 1. Offer a rewarding pathway for energy conservation in K -12 schools • Strategies are both accessible and relatively inexpensive for schools to implement • For example, ensuring that lights get turned off in unoccupied classrooms and offices 2. Foster a culture of empowerment to make a difference • Custodial staff can offer critical insights about ways to lower a building’s energy footprint • Results in long-term management of building operations

Mechanical & Lighting Upgrade Strategies 1. Offer another important avenue for improving energy efficiency in school building • However, mechanical upgrades require substantial capital investments that poses a steeper challenge • For example, HVAC modernization projects • Prop 39 2. Provide an opportunity to make an immediate difference • Lighting accounts for roughly 25% of total use • Reducing from 32 W T 8 lamp to 12 W LED • Realized savings could potentially fund additional mechanical projects

Benefits of LED Lighting 1. More than 50% reduction in operational costs • Impact mechanical cooling costs as well • Reduction in heat 2. Provide a superior learning environment • Lighting has been proven to affect behavior • Control classroom environment through tunable white lights 3. Reduction in custodial operational expenses • Longevity of LEDs vs T 8

LED Lighting

Tunable White Light

Prop 39 & The District • What is it Utilities -2% of General Fund • How it impacts SCUSD • What are some identified projects • What are some future considerations • How can I become involved

Prop 39 & The District • What is it Utilities. Clean -2%Energy of General • The California Jobs Act Fund was created with the approval of Proposition 39 in the November 6, 2012 statewide general election • Added Division 16. 3 to the Public Resources Code • Added 25128. 7 to the Revenue and Taxation Code • Amended Sections 23101, 25128. 5 & 25136 of the Revenue Taxation Code The statute changed the corporate income tax code and allocates projected revenue to the General Fund and the Clean Energy Job Creation Fund • 5 years of funding beginning fiscal year 2013 -14 • Up to $550 million annually is available to be appropriated by the Legislature for eligible projects to improve energy efficiency and expand clean energy generation

Prop 39 & The District How it impacts SCUSD Utilities -2% of General Fund • Opportunity to replace old, antiquated equipment that has been on the deferred maintenance list for a long time • Cal Middle – Electric Heat • Kit Carson – Electric Heat • Washington Elementary – Electric Heat • American Legion – Electric Heat

Identified Projects– Middle School Utilities -2% of General Fund

Identified Projects– High School

Identified Projects– Middle School:

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Future Considerations 1. LED Lighting at all schools Utilities -2% of General Fund 2. Fan Control Strategy to offset mechanical cooling • Pilot Program @ West Campus 3. Continue to identify HVAC opportunities based on deferred maintenance list

How Can I become Involved 1. Lights Audits -2% of General Fund • Utilities Student participation 2. Focus Groups • Designed to tailor learning environment(s) 3. Be an advocate • Participate and provide feedback