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CenterPoint EnergySustainable Schools Program
August 2012 – June 2013 School Year
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Program Overview
Energy conservation program offered by CenterPoint Energy at no cost for selected high schools
Program goals are to:– Raise awareness for energy conservation – Change behavior to have a positive impact on the
environment– Promote energy savings
1st School Year: August 2012 – June 2013
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Program Services
Work with staff to promote energy efficiency awareness school-wide
Educational material and activities are provided for participating students (high school physical science) on:– Concept of energy– Understanding of energy conservation– Methods of reducing energy consumption
Educational materials are designed to align with TEKS guidelines
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Program Services (cont’d)
Applied activities enhance the lessons:– School building energy audits– Home energy conservation activities– Round table discussions– Promotional initiatives
Training & on-going support provided for participating teachers
Select schools receive expert energy assessment targeting low-cost operational changes
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School Energy Audits
Each participating school is loaned a basic energy audit kit
Participating teachers conduct energy audits with their students
Students create energy audit reports
School Kit Contents: - Light meter- Watt meter- Infrared temperature sensor- Incandescent light bulb- Compact fluorescent light bulb- Screw-in adapters
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Customer Eligibility
High schools (9th – 12th grades) Public or private schools CenterPoint Energy’s electric service territory Commitment for active participation in the
Program Significant energy savings potential (for expert
energy assessment) CenterPoint Energy approval (limited
enrollment this year)
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Program Benefits
Requires no financial obligation for schools Educates and empowers students Helps schools achieve energy & cost savings Provides innovative lessons & activities Provides teacher training & support Encourages environmentally-conscious
behavior Promotes school’s accomplishments
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School’s Responsibilities
Identify staff to participate in the Program Ensure participation of staff and students Encourage energy conservation awareness
throughout the school Ensure proper use of program materials Implementation of Owner-selected low cost
energy efficiency improvements Promote the school’s Program success within
the community
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Program Responsibilities
Provide educational materials & recommended activities on energy conservation
Provide training & on-going support to appropriate school staff
Provide school energy audit kit for student audits Provide expert energy assessment of select
schools to identify low cost improvements Provide assistance in promoting the school’s
Program success within the community
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Program Steps
Fill out & submit customer application If approved, sign Memorandum of Understanding Attend kick-off meeting/teacher training Conduct the Program at the school
- Classroom lessons- Classroom activities- At-home activities- School-wide initiatives
Promote Program success community-wide
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Contact Information
Willdan Energy Solutions Project ManagerJennifer [email protected]
CenterPoint Energy Project ManagerCheryl Bowman713-207-5631www.centerpointenergyefficiency.com
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