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Why is it important?
Green St rs
To empower students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders with the tools to implement conservation best practices and community-based sustainability efforts. Our collaborative goal is to reduce (on a per student basis) district-wide natural resource consumption levels by 15% by 2018 and meet the growing needs of our community.
IN 2013, APS spent $8.2 million on electricity & natural gas Behavior change can remedy & account for 1520% reduction of energy use
A 20% reduction of energy use in three (3) schools = $130,000 That is enough savings to power a Middle School for a year.
Data: Utility Cost Average Utility Cost/yr Middle School Average Utility Cost/yr Elementary School
$175,000
Average Utility Cost/yr High School
$75,000
$400,000 Potential Annual Savings of participating schools (sum x 20%*)= $130,000/yr
20% indicates the amount saved by behavior change
Incentive Calculations 500 Average Elementary School Student Population
800 Average Middle School/K-8 Student Population
1200
2,500
Total Student Count Of Participating Schools
Average High School Student Population
$130,000 x 20% = $26,000/yr $26,000 ÷ 2 = $13,000/semester $13,000 ÷ 2,500 = $5.20 per student (District Approved Incentive Rate)
Fall semester payment in Q3 2014/15 (March)
Incentive Tiers • Three Levels (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3) • Minimum thresholds at each level to qualify • Must meet both of 2 distinct criteria – Improvement of school’s Energy Star® rating – Prescriptive Green Stars: Out of 10 available
• 51,000 Schools Nationally • 0ver 1,000 in CO
50 is the median energy score. 64 is the average.
School Bldg Tier Performance – Energy Star® Rating Range: 76-100*
• 5 points or more = Tier 3 • 3-4 points = Tier 2 • 1-2 points = Tier 1
Rating Range: 45-74 • 8 points or more = Tier 3 • 5-7 points = Tier 2 • 2-4 points = Tier 1
Rating Range: 1-44 • 10 points or more = Tier 3 • 6-9 points = Tier 2 • 3-5 points = Tier 1 *Schools starting year with Energy Star® ratings 90 or better have full school year to demonstrate performance.
Tier Performance – Prescriptive
Tier 1*
Tier 2*
• 3 Stars
• 4-8 Stars
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Tier 3* • 9 Stars or more
80% identical criteria for all schools
*Minimum criteria to meet. Star awards reevaluated each fall and spring. Some persist all year.
Tier Awards 4 points &9
2 points &5
5 points & 5
3 points sdt &3
10 points &9
6 points sdt9 &
Tier Award Level 1
Tier Award Level 3 x 120% x student #
x 75% x student #
Per student incentive
5 points & 10
8 points &sdt 9
Tier Award Level 2
x 25% x student # Per student incentive
5 points &5
Per student incentive
Earlier Example: Middle School w/ 800 students $5.20 x 25% x 800 = $1,040
$5.20 x 75% x 800 = $3,120
$5.20 x 125% x 800 = $5,200!!
*Schools starting year with Energy Star® ratings 90 or better have full school year to meet performance tier criteria.
Prescriptive Green Star Categories
Engagement
Environment
Education
• Student Club • School Groups
• Waste • Water • Energy* • Community & School Gardens
• Social Media • Design & Implementation • Industry Partners
Category
Action Item
Deliverables
Engagement
Establish school’s own group to promote and implement resource conservation & environmental stewardship.
Create and foster school camaraderie around environmental education & how club goals align with school’s overall vision and goals.
Suggested Activities (pick at least 4):
-Minimum of 9 meetings/ Fall 2014 -Written mission and/or vision statement -Club motto & mascot (if applicable) -Student-prepared minutes or list of action items for each meeting -Brainstorm & develop 3 school-year goals that align with school’s overall vision
1. Art project or mural from recycled materials with environmental theme to be displayed permanently 2. Select a Building Dashboard building block and collaborate with school technical staff to build it into the school’s public webpage. 3. Designate annual “Be Green” day for school 4. Create daily announcements for “Green Tip of the Day” 5. Produce 3 minute videos sharing lessons learned & accomplishments of a project and post on school’s website 6. Other opportunities?
Stars
Prerequisite
Category
Action Item
Environment
Promote best practices to educate & implement resource conservation and environmental stewardship
Waste
Suggested Activities: (pick at least 4)
Deliverables Reduce waste, increase awareness & engage avenues for innovation & opportunity
-Increase single stream recycling rates by 50% 1. Conduct Waste Management audit (i.e. WM recycle p/u from 3x/wk to to determine recycling rates & provide 5x; trash p/u from 5x/wk to 3x/wk) recycling receptacles to each class -Promoting awareness, education & room behavior change for 3Rs 2. Conduct School-wide competition between grades for recycling 3. Cost analysis for Implementing reusable plates/trays and/or silverware 4. Reclaimed materials for artwork or murals; recycled paper activities. 5. Paper towel “I’m a Tree” reduction campaign 6. Designated “Green Team” helps to reduce waste at after school & sports events 7. Other opportunities?
Stars
Category cont’d: Environment
Action Item
Deliverables
Water
Suggested Activities:
-Work towards reducing water consumption by 20% -Promote water conservation efforts and education -
1. Conduct water analysis with industry partners (Aurora Water) & assess how school’s performance stands up to other schools in APS & state-wide.
Energy
Suggested Activities: (pick at least 4) 1. Conduct school wide energy assessment (Xcel Kit) and suggest solutions via Building Dashboard. 2. Designate school “HERO’s” to turn out lights in common areas. 3. School-wide “Flip the Switch” campaign. Present to at least 3 classes on the benefits of turning the lights out. 4. School-wide “Unplugged” campaign. Complements “Flip the Switch,” and reminds students & faculty to unplug electronics when not in use. Give a presentation to at least 3 classes or school assembly. 5. Other opportunities?
-Increase Energy Star rating (see Tier Levels) -Promote awareness around energy conservation -
Stars
Category
Action Item
Deliverables
Education
Increase student engagement in community
Create and foster community camaraderie around environmental education & how school goals align with community’s overall vision and goals.
Suggested Activities (pick at least 5)
-Build & foster local community relationships with between school and area businesses, organizations -School as “change agent” for resource conservation & environmental education -
1. Leverage use of outside professional resources in at least 2 student meetings for knowledge sharing & support in goal completion. 2. Field trip to approved site. 3. Conduct Community Garden assessment 4. Write letters to City Officials regarding school projects & comment on Aurora’s Environmental state (pros & cons) 5. Contact local radio or television station to speak about school projects 6. Enroll with City of Aurora’s Adopt-aStreet Program 7. Collaborate with another school in APS 8. Host community event geared towards waste reduction (i.e e-waste recycling event or trash clean up) 9. Apply for local/state projects to increase resource conservation (i.e water reduction projects, solar panels, etc) 10. Other opportunities?
Stars
Resources • Julie North, Natural & Renewable Resources Coordinator, x 28668
[email protected] • Craig Wright, Natural & Renewable Resources Manager, x 28644
[email protected] • Buildingdashboard.net/aps • Search for school by name
