A school, whether it’s a grade school or a college campus, can consume a lot of energy. From heating to cooling to inefficient lighting fixtures to water use, a school building that is running 8-10 hours a day can prove to be a huge consumer of energy and, therefore, a high utility overhead to maintain.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the cost of energy is the second highest operating expense for school districts around the country after personnel. Furthermore, the EPA estimates that 25 percent of energy use in schools is wasted.

As U.S. schools continue to face increasing budget pressures, implementing strategies for energy savings can have a significant positive impact on the bottom line for school districts. By implementing energy-efficiency initiatives, upgrades and operations, school districts can direct much-needed funds to student services and personnel.

♦  Improved energy efficiency can cut as much as 60 percent of overall energy use in a most education facility buildings. That’s a huge opportunity for unlocking much-needed cash.

♦  Clean indoor air is among the top urgent priorities for schools across America; investments in clean indoor air solutions by schools is expected to grow exponentially for the foreseeable future.

♦  Giving students and faculty more environmentally-friendly environments requires much more than some better choices in lightbulbs.  The standard today for effective and eco-conscious education environments is now also gauged on your ability to create temperature, lighting and convenience amenities that demonstrate your commitment to environmental consciousness without negatively impacting comfort.