Education
Schools of any size can take advantage of recent improvements in energy efficiency.
The EPA estimates that energy costs, which amount to approximately $8 billion per year nationwide, are the second most significant draw in K-12 school districts’ operating budgets. A total of $2 billion can be saved by improving energy efficiency at K-12 schools. This amount is equivalent to nearly 40 million textbooks. The average annual energy consumption of colleges and universities in America is $1.10/square foot for electricity and 18c/square foot for natural gas. Higher education buildings that span around 50,000 sq. feet consume more than $100,000 annually.
NPN’s structure desk is able to help you choose the right products and programs to use on campus to make your campus more efficient. There are many utilities that offer special incentives for schools. National Power Network collaborates with employees to examine federal and local guidelines, plan and implement climate change mitigation projects and other energy-saving measures, as well as advise about ways to conserve energy and money.