CenterPoint Energy Sustainable Schools Program August 2013 – June 2014 School Year

1. CenterPoint EnergySustainable Schools ProgramAugust 2013 – June 2014 School Year

2. Program Overview • Energy conservation program offered by CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric at no cost for selected high schools • Program goals are to: • Raise awareness for energy conservation • Change behavior to have a positive impact on the environment • Promote energy savings • School Year: August 2013 – June 2014

3. Program Services • Work with staff to promote energy efficiency awareness school-wide • Project resources and activities are provided for participating students (extracurricular groups and CTE) on: • Concept of energy • Understanding of energy conservation • Methods of reducing energy consumption • Materials are designed to complement tested content areas and provide exposure to several career paths • Implementation by staff is outlined upfront and supported throughout

4. Program Services (cont’d) • Applied activities engage students: • School building energy audits • Home energy conservation activities • Round table discussions • Promotional initiatives • Select schools receive expert energy assessment targeting low-cost operational changes

5. School Energy Audits • Each participating school is loaned a basic energy audit kit • Participating teachers conduct energy audits with students • Students create energy audit reports School Kit Contents: - Light meter- Watt meter- Infrared temperature sensor - Incandescent light bulb- Compact fluorescent light bulb- Screw-in adapters

6. Customer Eligibility • High schools (9th – 12th grades) • Public or private schools • CenterPoint Energy’s electric service territory • Commitment for active participation in the Program • Significant energy savings potential (for expert energy assessment) • CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric approval

7. Program Benefits • Requires no financial obligation for schools • Helps schools achieve energy & cost savings • Provides career path exposure and hands-on experience • Teacher training & support • Encourages environmentally-conscious behavior • Positive publicity for school and districts, valuable experience for students

8. School’s Responsibilities • Identify staff to participate in the Program • Enable implementation by staff and students • Foster school-wide awareness of the energy conservation program and goals • Ensure proper use of program materials • Implementation of your selected low-cost energy efficiency improvements • Allow Program participants to promote success to the community

9. Program Responsibilities • Provide resources, materials & suggested activities on energy conservation • Provide training & on-going support to appropriate school staff • Provide school energy audit kit on loan basis • Expert energy assessment of select schools to identify low cost improvements, in addition to student projects • Enable Program success and promotion to the community

10. Program Steps • Fill out & submit customer application • If approved, sign Memorandum of Understanding • Provide orientation, training, materials, equipment • Conduct the Program at the school • Subject content • Suggested activities • School-wide initiatives • Promote Program success

11. Contact Information • Willdan Energy Solutions Project Manager • Greg Barker • 713-465-1813 ext. 1135 • gbarker@willdan.com • CenterPoint Energy Project Manager • Cheryl Bowman • 713-207-5631www.centerpointefficiency.com