EK-P1 - Energy Conservation Program

The Board of Trustees encourages and supports appropriate energy conservation and education programs designed to substantially lower the consumption of electricity, natural gas, heating oil, gasoline and water and which will develop an understanding of the importance of conservation of all natural resources.

It is the responsibility of each employee and student to actively participate in the energy conservation program as outlined in the regulation.  With the co-operation of all concerned, the School Division will be able to develop and maintain programs for the short and long term benefit of the students and the School Division.

It is expected that all employees share the responsibility for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the energy conservation program and that recommendations for the improvement of the program will be submitted to the appropriate member of the senior administrative staff.

The conservation measures outlined below should be brought to the attention of all employees at least annually, preferably at the beginning of the school year.  The co-operation of all concerned will be necessary to make this conservation program successful. Continued emphasis on the need to conserve energy is essential.

A.  Responsibilities of the custodial staff

1.

a.  Pay particular attention to weather stripping and caulking of all doors and windows and closers on all doors.

b.  Make regular checks of all filters and replace as necessary and according to the replacement schedule.

c.  Check the condition of the insulation on heating pipes and ducts.

d.  Do not adjust controls served by energy management systems standards and procedures without prior consultation and approval of the Maintenance Supervisor.

2.

a.  Organize the school cleaning program to minimize the use of lighting.

b.  Check daily for leaking taps, pumps, drinking fountains, shower heads, toilets, urinals, etc.

c.  Turn off water supply to urinals on weekends.

d.  Clean tap strainers regularly.

B.  Responsibilities of the maintenance department

a.  All mechanical systems should be checked regularly for efficient operation.

C.  Responsibilities of the Principal and teaching staff

a.  Efficient use of paper resources (duplicating, computer, etc) is expected.

b.  Electrical appliances are to be turned off when not in use.

c.  Incandescent lights are to be turned out immediately when not in use.

d.  LED/Fluorescent lights are to be turned off if they will not be in use for a minimum of ten minutes .

e.  Maximize the use of natural light whenever possible.

f.  Restrict, when possible, the use of washers, dryers, kilns, etc. to times when they are fully loaded.

g.  Unused areas should be isolated and, where possible, heat and light levels reduced to the minimum.

h.  Laboratory exhaust hoods are to be closed when not in use.

i.  Schedule evening classes, special events and after hours use of buildings so as to minimize energy consumption.

D.  Education and information

As appropriate curriculum and resource materials become available, the teaching staff at all levels is expected to offer instruction in the basic concepts of energy, the environment, natural resources and the importance of conservation.