What are the Top Ten Energy Conservation Tips for Schools?
Schools are typically sizable buildings with multiple rooms, lights and appliances, so they consume large amounts of energy. But schools with effective conservation programs can save as much as 25 percent in utility bills. The following top 10 energy conservation tips will help both students and educators make their schools more energy-efficient. Lighting 1. Replace light bulbs with Energy Star-qualified fluorescent bulbs, which use about 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. 2. Turn off lights when they’re not in use. Lighting accounts for almost half of the electric bill in most schools. Keep lights off in rooms, hallways and bathrooms before and after school, or install motion sensor switches in these areas. Heating and Cooling 3. Keep furniture, books and supplies away from vents. It can take up to 25 percent more energy to pump air through blocked vents. 4. It’s expensive to heat and cool large schools, but indoor temperatures must be comfo
