photo by Stevie Rocco

“Schools, once known as energy wasters, are embracing conservation in increasing numbers. A desire to practice the environmentally friendly principles discussed in classrooms has been heightened by soaring energy costs and tighter budgets,” says a recent article in the New York Times. According to the article, schools across the country are turning off lights, unplugging electronic devices, installing energy-efficient equipment, and upgrading lighting and heating and cooling systems. Some districts are even appointing official “energy managers” to inspect schools for energy waste.
We’d like to hear what your school or district is doing to conserve energy and save money during these difficult economic times. Are those measures working? And what are your students learning from these efforts?