The facilities or buildings and grounds division in your school district can provide energy consumption data and may also be willing to conduct a building walk through to familiarize students and teachers with energy use practices and features. Building engineers and custodians know the school buildings inside and out and often are in a position to suggest and make changes in operations and maintenance routines. These changes have the greatest potential impact on energy use and cost savings. Environmental education and science department personnel can share resources and activities to use with students. Curriculum developers in your school district may be willing to guide you in determining how Green Schools concepts could be incorporated into existing or future educational standards.
School administrators can help to attract attention and resources to the project.
Their support is often critical in encouraging cooperation between the facilities and instructional departments. Nearby school districts may have similar programs in place and could serve as great resources for ideas, model programs, or even joint projects. The Alliance to Save Energy is happy to share our experience and resources for schoolwide energy efficiency. The Alliance is a nonprofit coalition of prominent business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide. Our work benefits consumers, the environment, the economy, and national security.