Priority Measures
The following measures are considered higher priority for implementation because of their ability to reduce GHG emissions. Each measure identifies which emissions sector it corresponds to, who would lead the implementation, the estimated timing for implementation, and for which schools the measure is relevant. Near-term is defined as measures that could be implemented within one to two school years, midterm is defined as measures that could be implemented within three to five school years, and long-term is defined as measures that could be implemented within six to 10 school years. These measures would require the resources and leadership of the SAU 70 administration and school boards.
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Sector, Measure |
Implementation Lead |
Timing |
Relevant School |
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Building Energy |
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Replace all fossil fuel consuming HVAC and DWH systems with high efficiency electric systems such as heat pumps. |
School Board |
Long-term |
All |
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Identify ways to reduce and optimize energy use in buildings through retrofits and energy efficient replacements. |
Facilities |
Midterm |
All |
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Educate the school community about building energy with black-out days and turning off lights when not needed. |
HHS Environmental Club |
Near-term |
All |
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Benchmark the building using EPA-portfolio manager tool to determine the existing carbon footprint. |
Facilities |
Midterm |
All |
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Improve insulation of walls to R-40 and ceilings to R-60. |
Facilities |
Midterm |
All |
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Replace windows with energy efficient double pane windows. |
Facilities |
Midterm |
All |
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Replace fluorescent fixtures with LED lighting. |
Facilities |
Near-term |
All |
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Use monitoring systems to track energy usage. |
Facilities |
Long-term |
All |
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Install window shades to reduce heat gain in warm months. |
Facilities |
Near-term |
All |
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Perform feasibility study for installing on-site solar PV systems on building roof and carports. |
Facilities, Administration |
Midterm |
All |
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Encourage staff to ride school buses to and from school. |
Administration |
Near-term |
All |
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Install motion activated lights in all classrooms. |
School Board, Facilities |
Midterm |
All |
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Procure the balance of electricity from renewable energy sources. |
Administration |
Long-term |
All |
Employee Commute |
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Install charging stations for electric vehicles. |
Administration, HHS Environmental Club |
Near-term |
All |
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Organize a carpooling system for student and staff commute. |
HHS Environmental Club |
Near-term |
All |
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Develop an app that will help staff, students and parents organize carpooling. |
Coding class |
Midterm |
All |
Student Commute |
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Create a policy giving preferential treatment to students who carpool. |
Administration, Council |
Near-term |
HHS |
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Install electric charging stations for students at the high school who carpool. |
Facilities |
Near-term |
HHS |
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Increase the number of bike racks, provide overhead cover for bikes and add a bike repair station. |
Facilities, Bike Club |
Near-term |
All |
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Create a program for students to sign out bikes throughout the school day for local trips instead of driving to the CO-OP or Starbucks. |
Administration |
Midterm |
HHS |
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Encourage more local students to walk, bike, and skateboard to school through the use of incentives. |
Administration |
Near-term |
All |