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                                  Leading school
                                  districts tap
                                 the  power of
                                  superior energy
                                  management.
                                 EPA, through its ENERGY STAR® program, provides
                                 partners with guidelines for superior energy
                                 management built on the practices of leading
                                 organizations. Use these guidelines to lower
                                 operating costs and improve student and staff
                                 comfort. You will also demonstrate your school
                                 district's environmental commitment by reducing
                                 pollution and the emissions that contribute to
                                 global warming.
                                 Did you know?

                                 • U.S. school districts spend $6 billion each year
                                  on energy, second only to salaries.

                                 •Top energy-performing schools use three times
                                  less energy than the least efficient schools.

                                 • ENERGY STAR can help improve your district's
                                  energy efficiency and lower your energy bill
                                  30% or more.

                                 Let ENERGY STAR guide you, step by step.
                                 Become a partner by calling 1-888-STAR-YES
                                 or visiting:

                                 www. e n e rgysta r. g o v

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Use  less  energy.
Reinvest the  savings.
                    Make Commitment
Based on the success of thousands of ENERGY STAR® partners,
EPA has developed a proven strategy for energy management.
By following these guidelines, your school district will take control
of energy costs, demonstrate sound fiscal management, and help
protect the environment.


Here's some of what you can  do:
  Assess Performance
     & Set Goals
Great management starts with the right measures.

Get a handle on your energy use with EPA's national rating
system. This system allows you to measure the energy efficiency
of your schools and compare them to others across the United
States. Using data that you provide online, the system produces a
baseline rating from 1 to 100. Once you have established this base-
line, use ENERGY STAR'S tools and resources to prioritize your
investments, set goals, and track your management success.
Access the national rating system online through ENERGY STAR'S
Portfolio Manager.
     Recognize
    Achievements
Distinguish your school district.

ENERGY STAR is the national symbol for protecting the environment
through energy efficiency, recognized by over half of all U.S. house-
holds. Leverage that awareness by displaying the ENERGY STAR
on schools that rate 75 or higher. Partners that improve their ratings
portfolio-wide by 10, 20, or 30 points distinguish themselves as
ENERGY STAR Leaders. EPA recognizes Leaders as setting the
standard for superior energy management.
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Assess Performance
   & Set Goals
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