Post on 16-Dec-2015
G O I N G G R E E N
GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE POLICIES:
FROM PREPARTION TO IMPLEMENTATION
PASBO ConferenceMarch 9, 2012
Why Go Green?
Most schools recognize that they have a responsibility to the environment
beyond legal and regulatory requirements.
Polici
es ProceduresPractices
Value of Policies/Procedures
• Promote green school practices that conserve natural resources
• Reduce the impact of district operations on the environment
• Protect the health of students, staff, and community
• Mandate Action
Consider…….
• Initial Cost• Long-term Potential Cost Savings• Quality and Performance of the Product or Service• Health Impacts• Environmental Considerations.
Policies/Procedures need to be
Reflective of the organizational view on
acceptable business practices Sanctioned by the school board and
the administration Clearly defined as to the structure
and and approach Consistently communicated
Transportation Dept.
B20 Biodiesel Fuel First PA school district to switch exclusively More efficient than standard diesel fuel http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/
community/alternative_fuels_incentive_grant/10492
Anti-idling Policy http://www.psba.org/districts_policies/g/237/POLGRVL810_2.pdf
Waste Oil Heater Uses waste oil taken from the buses Solves problem of the cost of disposal Approximate cost was $10,000 Saves 2,500 gallons per year (over $5,000) http://www.cleanburn.com/
Engine Block Warmers
Food Service Dept.
Polystyrene Densifier GVSD kitchens use polystyrene foam trays for student lunches Less expensive than the “green” alternative of biodegradable sugar
cane products Trays are compacted and densified cylinders are picked up for
recycling Partnering with neighboring districts to use the densifier http://www.dart.biz/
Food Service Dept.
Community Garden 1 acre garden planted in spring of 2009 at KD Markley Elementary
School Has yielded various fruits and vegetables that are used in the
kitchens Reduces the amount of produce to be purchased Composting of kitchen food waste for
use in garden First year costs covered by grants
and contributions Supports the PA “Farm to School
Initiative”
Buildings and Grounds Dept.
Use of Green Products Green Seal Certified paper towels and toilet paper Green Seal Certified cleaning chemicals Reduce the number of chemicals
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) PA Law: Governs the use of insecticides/pesticides Notification of staff, students, community when using these products http://www.psba.org/districts_policies/g/237/POLGRVL711.pdf
Indoor Air Quality Reduce the opportunity for mold and other allergens Greenguard® certified furnishings Tools for Schools program
http://epa.gov/iaq/schools/
Buildings and Grounds Dept.
Energy Reduction/Management Policy 817 – Energy Management and Conservation
http://www.psba.org/districts_policies/g/237/POLGRVL817.pdf Dictates temperature set points Outlaws personal appliances
Green team and energy conservation program Proper balancing and scheduling of equipment
Optimal starts Demand limiting and load rolling Reprogrammed lighting controls
Equipment upgrades (VFD’s, lighting) Demand Response
Energy Star Portfolio Manager www.energystar.gov
= $150 /yr.
Technology Dept.
Virtual servers
Printer reduction program Eliminates classroom printers Reduces amount of printing – saves paper
and toner Saves electricity
Automatic shutdown of computers and projectors
Remanufactured cartridges
District-Wide Projects
Recycling Program Single Stream Recycling
Glass, plastic, aluminum, cardboard, paper Recycling hauler chosen by CCIU bid GVSD recycles about 40% of our waste Costs $12.90 per pickup… $4,900 per year
Lamps & Batteries Lamp recycling kits Recycling services
Wood Pallets Returned to distribution warehouse Used by neighboring business Taken to recycling center
PA Recycling – DEP Website http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/recycle/recycle.htm
District-Wide Projects
Energy Conservation Initiative “Green Team” at district and building levels Grass roots program – no equipment changes Since 2007-08, reduced electric use by 20% Saved over $350,000 25% of savings given back to each school
Solar Photovoltaic Project $1 million project – 760 rooftop solar modules at
GV Middle School Partially funded by $500,000 stimulus grant Year #1
Produced 198 MW of electricity Saved $23,799
District is selling SRECs earned