Benefits
Save Money
“A typical school district can save 10%-15% by changes in behavior or by increased awareness” - US Dept of Energy – EIG Provides
Reduce Carbon Footprint
Turning off lights and unused equipment reduces energy consumpton, production of carbon dioxide, a green house gas, and sulphur dioxide, which causes acid rain.
“Measuring and motivating energy conservation leads to behavior change at personal level” - MIT - EIG Provides
Easily Overcome Obstacles
Fewer than 5 percent of schools surveyed said that their school system had a written energy-efficiency policy. – EIG Provides
“the most common difficulties with implementation of these policies was monitoring usage and maintaining consistent compliance,” Center for Energy and Environmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa survey - EIG Provides
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