Larry Jackson, Jr, Public Affairs Navajo Tribal Utility Authority P.O. Box 170

1. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools Larry Jackson, Jr, Public Affairs Navajo Tribal Utility Authority P.O. Box 170 Fort Defiance, Arizona 86504 928-729-5721

2. Larry Jackson, Jr. Larry Jackson, Jr. is a Consumer Relations Specialist for the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority. He is from Naschitti, New Mexico where he attended Tohatchi High School. Larry earned an associate’s degree in liberal arts from Dine’ College in Tsaile, Arizona, worked briefly in the public sector before enrolling at Arizona State where he is focusing on bilingual and bicultural studies. In his 4 yearswith NTUA he has served in customer relations conducting many bilingual presentations promoting energy conservation.

3. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools Larry Jackson, Jr, Public Affairs Navajo Tribal Utility Authority P.O. Box 170 Fort Defiance, Arizona 86504 800-528-5011

4. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools Purpose Provide a resource for professionals to encourage energy conservation in Tribal and all schools Goals Tribal School Administrators, teachers, and facilities personnel will be committed to conservation of energy and have tools for assuring clean, green and healthy schools for themselves, children and their community.

5. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Safety First! Consider safety first Saving energy is important, but avoid measures that have negative impacts on people and communities • All existing and potential health and safety issues • should be evaluated prior to implementing any • conservation measures

6. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools What does conserve energy mean? • Conserve Electricity • Conserve Natural Gas • Conserve Water

7. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools • Resources Schools Use • Gas • Electricity • Water

8. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools Why schools are important: Schools often waste more than any other buildings Schools provide places for building a future of well- educated recyclers and consumers Navajo Preparatory School, Farmington NM,

9. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools We know the basic rules Reduce use Replace energy guzzlers Repair energy wasters Use less and use better

10. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools Energy Conservation Practices include managing: Building Systems Building Envelope Lighting & Plug Loads Heat & Air Conditioning Kitchen Equipment Swimming Pools

11. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools Definition Conservation of energy refers to efforts made to reduce energy consumption and to increase efficiency of energy use.

12. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools When not in use Lights off Electronics off Exhaust fans, vending machines Copy machines Parking lot lights Remove personal appliances

13. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools Plug Loads Eat Energy

14. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools Heating Season • 68o for secondary & 70o for elementary; 65o when unoccupied • Windows & doors closed • Heater vents clear • Boilers/Heaters with 80-85% efficiency rating • Air Conditioning Season • 77o for all schools • Windows & doors closed • AC vents clear First Mesa Elementary School, Hopi,

15. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools Gas – Natural and Propane • Natural gas used in boilers. Water heaters and kitchen equipment • Propane gas used in generators, boilers and classrooms • Both should be inspected daily for leaks, failure, right useage  

16. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools • Reductions of up to 10% can be done at no cost

17. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools 185 tribal schools on 64 reservations in 23 states: Their age (some 60-100) makes them energy wasters While some schools are being replaced – energy losses are high Old and poorly maintained schools are energy wasters Old BIA School – Girl’s Dormitory, Lemhi County, Idaho Baca Dio Ay Azhi Consolidated Replacement School Prewett, NM, Photo courtesy Dyron Murphy Architects

18. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools The U.S. Department of Energy’s EnergySmart Schools Program Promotes 30% improvement in school energy use Goal is energy-efficiency & high-performance Promotes a benchmarking of energy use Considers building use/occupancy schedules Addresses operations and management

19. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools . • Reduce Energy Use • Change light bulbs • Install programmable thermostats • Change EXIT signs to led-powered signs

20. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools • Reduce Energy Use • Set computers to sleep mode after 5-20 minutes of inactivity • Set computers to enter system standby after 30-60 minutes • Turn off printers and other accessories when not in use

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22. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools • Energy Star Resource Manual 5 Building Upgrade Stages: • Retrocommissioning • Lighting upgrades • Load reductions • Air systems upgrade • HVAC upgrade • www.energystar.gov/challenge xx

23. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools Resources Online toolkit www.energystar.gov/challenge Quick lists of Resources Fact Sheets on energy use Energy Star is a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy, helping save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

24. Energy Conservation In Tribal Schools Clean, Green & Healthy Tribal Schools Presenter Larry Jackson, Jr, Public Affairs Navajo Tribal Utility Authority 928-729-5721 EPA Region 8 Contact Matthew Langenfeld U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 303-312-6284