E=USE2

Step 4

Project Planning

Step 3 Review…

• How did Step 3 go???– Light switch face plate/exterior door stickers– Awareness Poster– Monthly patrol with Patrol Post-Its © – Awareness Video

• How are the patrols going?• What has been the reception?• Do you think you’re changing behavior in your

school?• Are you keeping your data for trend analysis in Are you keeping your data for trend analysis in

Step 5?Step 5?• How might we improve our monthly audits?

How can YOU live SUSTAINABLYSUSTAINABLY?

So what are fossil fuels anyway?And what are the implications of using them unwisely?

So…. What do we do?

Renewable Energy

Conservation

YOUR Ecological Footprint

Step 4…

1st year E=USE2 Schools: Energy School Improvement Project2nd year E=USE2 Schools: Water School Improvement Project

KAW Excellence in Water Education Award Classroom ChecklistsLiveGreen Lexington Games

Instructional LeadershipEnergyWaterGreen SpacesSolid WasteTransportationHazardous ChemicalsHealth & SafetyIndoor Air Quality

Project ideasProject ideas

Modify computer shutdown scheduleVendingMiser LED Exit SignsCFL light bulbs Timed power strips Energy Carnival No IdlingCWSES Pledge Drive

2.06 lbs of CO2/kWh40 kWH/computer

Purchase and install faucet motion detectors

Trout in the Classroom program Plant native plants in a nearby stream

riparian zone Stencil nearby storm drains

Nearby stream cleanup Water conservation awareness campaign Participation in the KY American Water

Excellence in Water Education program

KGHS SMART FormSpecific

1. What are the goals for this improvement project? Please be specific.

2. What are the steps for this improvement project? Please be specific.

3. How will your school achieve these goals and steps? Please be specific and provide examples.

4. Who will be involved in this improvement project? (E.g. teachers, support staff, students in Gr. 5, parents, administration)

5. How will improvement project opportunities and ideas be shared with all members of your school community? Please be specific and provide examples.

Measurable

6. What are the measurable outcomes for this improvement project? Measurable outcomes should be specific and attainable. (E.g. Decreasing energy use (i.e., increasing efficiency) by 5% by doing A, B and C.)

7. How will the outcomes be measured? Please be specific and provide examples.

Attainable

8. How did your team determine that the steps and goals of this project are realistic?

Results

9. How will the progress of this improvement project be evaluated? Please be specific and provide examples.

10. What documentation will you submit to summarize the improvement project results?

Timeline11. What is the timeline for this improvement project? Provide an outline of the tentative timeline for the steps of this improvement project.

Excellence in Water Education Award

Water Education/ Awareness 5 pts for each Bluegrass PRIDE/ FCPS E&SCC Water Lesson 5 pts for submitted KGHS Water Inventory 1 pt for each student who attends a watershed event, ie Fall Cane Run Watershed Festival, Friends of Wolf Run Watershed events or Cardinal Valley Park Watershed Festival 5 pts for each school wide awareness event (posters, PSA, Expo, guest speaker) 1 pt for each classroom lesson taught 1 pt for listing and describing each point and non-point sources of pollution from your school Water Conservation 5 pts for each documented project to conserve water modified behavior initiative modified watering schedule

student-initiated inventory of leaking pipes, fixtures, seal student-initiated understanding of installed low flow, energy efficient faucets during renovation student-initiated understanding of installed high efficiency urinals or toilets during renovation

5 pts for use rain barrel; 1 pt for promotion of rain barrel

Water Quality 5 pts for performing a chemical water quality assessment on a nearby stream (any three of the following: pH, nitrates, alkalinity, phosphates, dissolved oxygen, oxygen demand, fecal coliform) 5 pts for performing a biological water quality assessment on a nearby stream (macroinvertebrates) 1 pt for performing a physical water quality assessment on a nearby stream (any two of the following: observations of riparian zone, evidence of erosion, conductivity, turbidity, density, stream origin) 10 pts for currently implemented Trout in the Classroom program 5 pts for designed rain garden OR 10 pts for installed rain garden 5 pts for pervious pavement 1 pt for each stenciled storm drain by a student 5 pts for clearly describing proper disposal of fats, oils and grease (FOG) 5 pts for identifying and mapping problem spots on campus where erosion often occurs

Top three schools with highest earned points will receive a $500 reward at the May E=USE2/ Bluegrass PRIDE Recognition Ceremony.

E=USE2 Classroom Checklist

Lights outBefore schoolAfter schoolSpecial/Planning PeriodLunch

Monitors, projectors, printers offwhen not in use

Personal appliances off & unpluggedwhen not in use

Doors closedDuring class When room is unoccupied

Windows closedWhen heat or cooling on

E=USE2 . . .Lights off when sun provides enough lightBlinds/shades closed to reduce heat from sun on warmer daysBlinds/shades open to admit heat from sun on cooler daysVents unobstructed so heating and cooling can freely enter roomRoom arranged for best energy usage Thermostat No electronic equipment within five feetReduce, reuse and recycleUse power strips if you have one to eliminate phantom loadsUse CFLs in desk lamps

Live Green Lexington GAMES!

Miley Cyrus- Wake Up AmericaEnergy Heroes

School House Rock- EnergyLighting

www.brainpop.com

Your school will start a Change the World, Start with Energy Star© pledge drive. Teacher: go to www.energystar.gov to register your school and become a Pledge Driver.

The most important part of starting a Pledge Drive is getting the word out!

How will you publicize and collect your pledges? Paper pledges in folders Posting online/sending an e-mail to ask parents to pledge online Morning/afternoon announcements Go Green Night/Open House/Parent Night paper pledges

CHANGE THE WORLD, START WITH ENERGY STAR®

“My family and I pledge to do our part to save energy and help fight global warming.” First Name* _______________________ E-mail* _____ ________________Zip Code* ________________________ (*) indicates required field

I pledge to:Replace at least one light in my home with an ENERGY STAR® qualified one. How many bulbs do you plan to replace with an ENERGY STAR® qualified bulb? (up to 50)___________Make my home heating and cooling system work better. I will:•Set or program my thermostat to save energy while I’m asleep or away from home•Have my heating and cooling equipment tuned-up by a professional and change my air filter•Seal obvious leaks and repair disconnections in my home’s duct system

Make sure my home is well sealed and insulated. I will:

Seal my home’s envelope (outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors) with caulk, spray foam, or weather stripping, and add insulation to the attic.Choose ENERGY STAR® qualified equipment for my home office. I plan to purchase a(n):•Computer•Monitor•Multi-Function Device•Fax•Ink-Jet Printer•Enable my ENERGY STAR® computer and monitor to sleep while I’m away.Choose ENERGY STAR® qualified products for my kitchen and laundry. I plan to purchase a:•Clothes Washer•Dish Washer•Refrigerator•I will recycle my old refrigerator•I will purchase ENERGY STAR Holiday Lights