Energy program helps schools save money - Nov. 14, 2010

Over the last 18 months, Carlsbad Unified School District has saved more than $500,000 on its gas, electricity and water bills as part of its burgeoning energy-saving program.

The district can use some of the savings to pay for educational expenses, Superintendent John Roach said. "Amid these difficult economic times, the monetary savings is crucial," he said in a prepared statement. Complete story here.

CUSD SETS HIGH "GREEN" STANDARD WITH AMBITIOUS ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM
District Saves $528,046 in 18 Months; Sites Earn Energy Star Plaques

Carlsbad Unified School District's energy conservation program has achieved a 20% decrease and saved $528,046 in electricity, gas and water usage over 18 months since its inception in March 2009. Through these achievements, CUSD has become one of only 60 districts in California to qualify as an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star® Partner.

Energy usage has plummeted at all CUSD sites, resulting in a reduction of 9,408 MMBTU; this is the equivalent of 142 passenger cars not being driven for one year or 20,205 tree seedlings growing for ten years.

District Superintendent John A. Roach, Ed.D., notes, "Amid these difficult economic times, the monetary savings is crucial; funds can be redirected from utilities to education. In terms of conservation, our unified, District-wide approach aids in preserving the environment for future generations to enjoy." Complete story here.

Magnolia Elementary recognized as an Energy Star facility by the United States Environmental Protection Agency

We at Magnolia are proud to announce that we have been
recognized as an Energy Star facility. This recognition and achievement was given to Magnolia by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for reducing our overall energy use on campus by more than 64 percent, compared with the national average for a school facility our size.

As a school community, we continue to make a conscious effort to conserve energy at every opportunity. We have followed along with newly created district guidelines that have helped to create an overall savings of more than $500 dollars for the entire district since its inception. Complete story here.