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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? |
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