Energy efficient schools save money while conserving non-renewable energy resources and reducing atmospheric emissions. The walls, floors, roofs and windows of the school are as energy efficient as cost effectively possible. A high performance school is material efficient. To the maximum extent possible the school incorporates materials and products that are durable, non-toxic, derived from sustainable yield processes, high in recycled content and easily recycled themselves. A high performance school is water efficient .
Water scarcity is a major problem in much of California.
High performance schools are designed to use water efficiently, saving money whiled reducing the deletion of aquifers and river systems. A high performance school is easy to maintain and operate . Building systems are simple and easy to use. Teachers have control over the temperature and lighting in their classrooms, and are trained how to most effectively use them. A high performance school is commissioned .