Energy conservation (level two)

Best practices guide

Download the Energy Conservation Best Practices Guide for Schools

Recognition

Schools and school districts are recognized after they complete Level Two criteria, which includes maintaining Level One waste reduction and recycling practices.

School Recognition

Use the best practices guide for a list of recognition requirements for Level Two. Fill out this school recognition form* once your school meets the criteria.

*You can complete the form in multiple sessions by selecting the "Save" button on the bottom right. You'll receive a link in your email to continue filling out the form. Once the form is complete, select the "Submit" button.

School District Recognition

Download and fill out this Level Two Recognition Criteria for School Districts

Level Two tools

Download and print these energy conservation tools:

• Classroom energy monitor checklist
• Energy conservation announcements
• Energy conservation facts
• Energy conservation pledge for students
• Fact vs Fiction – energy conservation PowerPoint presentation
• Sample email from principal to school staff about energy conservation
• Solar energy for schools

Signs and Stickers

Download and print these signs. Participating schools may request color copies by emailing: GreenSchools@cplusc.com.

• Stickers: "Turn off Lights when leaving the room" stickers
• Signs: "Turn off Lights when leaving the room" signs
• four signs per page
• six signs per page
• Signs: "Turn off Equipment when not in use and at the end of each day"
• four signs per page
• six signs per page

Reports on energy usage

• School Energy Information
  Compiled by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for the King County Green Schools Program
• School Building Energy benchmarking data from PSE

Resources from other organizations

Puget Sound Energy (PSE)

• Energy conservation assistance and incentives

Incentives for PSE commercial customers, including school districts

• PSE service area map

Use the map to determine if you are a PSE customer or contact your school district facility manager or resource conservation manager

• Contact a PSE energy advisor or call 800-562-1482 to learn about PSE programs.

Seattle City Light

Call 206-256-5200 to find out if your district or school is served by Seattle City Light.

Seattle City Light contacts:

• Jim Healy, senior energy management analyst, 206-684-3869, jim.healy@seattle.gov
• Jack Brautigam, Green Power Program, 206-684-3954, jack.brautigam@seattle.gov

Energy Calculators

• The Nature Conservancy: Carbon Footprint Calculator
• US EPA Carbon Footprint Calculator

Computer energy conservation

Find tips for saving on electricity, including computer energy conservation at Michael Bluejay, Inc.

Educational campaigns

• Alliance to Save Energy
  Energy savings game for kids

• National Energy Education Development Project (NEED)
  The NEED general curriculum guide promotes an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government, and community.

• Northwest Energy Coalition
  Coverage of local energy topics.