Zeeland Public Schools Facilities Department is proud to provide a safe, clean, and cost conscious environment for all of our students, staff and community. As responsible consumers we are accountable for efficient use of all natural resources.
The Zeeland community, students and staff are invited to join us in our ongoing efforts to achieve energy efficiency within our district. Through energy conservation and saving habits every person will be an "energy saver," as well as an "energy consumer".
PLEASE REVIEW:
ENERGY USAGE IN YOUR BUILDING
UNDER NAVIGATION ON THE LEFT
Did you know?
ENERGY FAST FACTS
Based on .08 cents per kWh
Computer with monitor
- Cost if left ON after normal use per day = .24 cents
District computers: 1300 x .24 = $312 per day
School year: 270 x 312 = $ 84,240 per SY
Printer
- Cost if left ON after normal use per day = .075
cents
District printers: 80 x .075 = $6 per day
School year: 270 x 6.00 = $1620 per SY
Refrigerator
- 350 watt unit = .16 cents per day
School year: 270 days x .16 = $43.20 per SY
Full year: 365 days x .16 = $58.50 per SY
Coffee Pots
- Running 2 hours a day = $2.56 per month
School year: 9 months x 2.56 = $23.04 per SY
Portable Heaters
- 1500 watts running 3 hrs/day = .49 cents per day
3 hrs/day for 80 days = $39.20
Microwave
- 1400 watt running 3/4 hour = $1.68 per month
Lighting
- 100 watt incandescent lamp
On 120 hrs month = $ .96 per month
- 23 watt compact fluorescent
On 120 hrs month = $ .22 per month
Leaking Water Faucets
- Faucet dripping at 20 drops per minute per
year = $3.15
