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Sustainable Energy Education Program: Empowering School Districts for Conservation Initiatives

Stefany Gregoire introduces the Sustainable Energy Education (SEE) Program, a 5-year initiative by Hallberg Engineering. SEE aims to cultivate a culture of conservation in school districts, evidenced by successful case studies highlighting improved Energy Star ratings and cost savings. This systematic program provides an Energy Efficiency Coordinator, customized plans, resources for awareness, and Utility Tracking, emphasizing buy-in, training, action, and progress measurement. Participating schools receive engaging materials, thematic outreach, and ongoing utility monitoring, leading to potential Energy Star recognition. Current participants include RSU #57 and MSAD #60, with funding opportunities and expansion plans in progress. Contact Stefany for consultation and partnership opportunities.

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Sustainable Energy Education Program: Empowering School Districts for Conservation Initiatives

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  1. Stefany Gregoire Maine Energy Education Program Introduction

  2. What is SEE? • SEE is a 5-year program developed by Hallberg Engineering in Minnesota. • SEE follows a systematic approach to forming a culture of conservation in your school districts.

  3. Is it successful?

  4. Case studies • Review a School District Profile. • Give us an overview of your district. • Has their Energy Star rating changed? • How much money has the district saved?

  5. How does it work? • Your district will get: • An Energy Efficiency Coordinator (EEC) • A comprehensive plan to run the program • Resources to raise awareness and build support • State-of-the-art Utility Tracking

  6. The EEC’s role

  7. Step 1:Buy-in and support Step 2:Train and Engage Repeated multiple times per year Repeated over 5 years Step 5:Communicate results Step 3:Call to action Step 4:Measure Progress The approach

  8. Resources Each school gets a set of posters and other eye-catching awareness materials.

  9. Resources Each year has a different themeand focus with fresh, newoutreach materials.

  10. Utility tracking • 1-year baseline collected • Monthly tracking of heat, electric, and water bills • Quarterly reports andresults meetings • A chance at Energy Starrecognition

  11. Who’s joined? RSU #57, started on December 1st • Waterboro and surrounding towns • 7 schools: HS, MS, 5 elementary MSAD #60, starting on January 1st • North Berwick and surrounding towns • 6 schools: HS, MS, 4 elementary

  12. Next steps • Still have $14,000 in start-up funds • Efficiency Maine funding next year? • Other funding sources? • Building a list of interested schools to make a case for additional funding.

  13. Interested? Call or email me! • 207-287-4855 • stefany@meepnews.org I can: • Review your energy budget • Meet with you and your key staff • Talk to your School Board

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