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Regulation 5130 – Energy Conservation Measures
(Policy 5130)
(Adopted – January 1999)
The conservation measures outlined below should be emphasized at the beginning of each heating season. School principals should advise students and staff of the conservation measures that are being implemented. The cooperation of all concerned will be necessary to make this conservation program successful. Continued emphasis on the need to conserve energy is necessary.
During the Heating Season
- Thermostats and individual heating units should be maintained at a comfortable temperature during the day.
- Thermostats and individual heating units should be adjusted for the nighttime hours in an effort to save electrical costs.
- Pay particular attention to door and window closures to reduce heat costs.
- The maintenance staff will coordinate with school principals on efficient boiler use to insure minimum boiler operations.
- The maintenance staff will assess outside air intake systems and adjust where needed to reduce heat loss.
During the Cooling Season
- Thermostats and individual cooling units should be maintained at a comfortable temperature during the day. Thermostats and individual cooling units should be adjusted for the nighttime hours in an effort to save electrical costs.
Other
- Reduce interior hall lighting by 50 percent at all times. Insure that classroom lights are out when not in use. Night custodial staff will use minimum lighting necessary to accomplish tasks.
- If a special hardship is sustained by an activity, the building principal may make an exception to this regulation.
- Drivers of public school vehicles are reminded of the State Air Pollution Control Board regulation which prohibits the running of vehicle engines for more than three minutes when the vehicle is parked, except when the engine provides auxiliary service other than for heating or air conditioning. Fuel economy is enhanced by eliminating unnecessary engine idling when idle time exceeds one minute.