ENERGY CONSERVATION SECTION
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Questions 9 - 18:
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9. What sources of energy/fuel are used at your school (e.g., cooling is provided by electricity generated by burning coal, mowing needs gasoline produced from fossil fuels)?
10. How many energy sources used by your school are renewable?
11. Is the landscaping on the school grounds used in a way to enhance energy efficiency (e.g., evergreen trees on north and west sides of building to provide a windbreak, deciduous trees on south and east sides to provide shade during hotter seasons and allow sun to warm the building during colder seasons)?
12. Are the furnace and ventilation filters cleaned or replaced regularly per manufacturer’s recommendations?
13. What are your school’s guidelines for thermostat temperature settings?
14. What percentage of appliances/machines is located at least 5 feet from a thermostat?
15. What percentage of machines and lights is turned off at night or when not in use?
16. What percentage of doors are closed when classes are in session to prevent heating or air-conditioning from escaping into infrequently used hallways?
17. Are energy conservation measures in place for after school hours, evening activities, and vacations? (e.g., Is there a building schedule for use after hours? Is there are schedule for setback thermostat temperatures after school hours?)
18. What other energy saving measures are used by the school?

A. Stoves preheated no more than 15 minutes prior to use?
B. Lamps in vending machines turned off when school is not is use?
C. Appliances cleaned and checked regularly (e.g., refrigerator coils vacuumed)?
D. High Grade Insulation?
E. Windows and doors sealed to prevent air infiltration?
F. Building design features such as daylighting?
G. Motion sensors on lighting?
H. Replacement of older equipment such as new on-demand hot water heaters?
I. Unoccupied areas of the building have different temperature settings?
J. Outside air conditioning unit in shade?
K. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs?
L. Use power management software on computers?
M. Other?