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Conduct a School Energy Audit. Home Energy Use. School Energy Use. Natural Gas. Electricity. Energy Audit. Using a Flicker Checker. Using a Light Meter. Two Costs. Source: http://www.santafenm.gov/index.aspx?nid=1861. Phantom Loss. Assumes 5 hours of active use per day
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School Energy Use Natural Gas Electricity
Two Costs Source: http://www.santafenm.gov/index.aspx?nid=1861
Phantom Loss • Assumes 5 hours of active use per day • Source: http://www.nrdc.org/air/energy/energyeff/tv.pdf Photo: US EPA (external power supply)
Behavior RMHS started off using less electricity than other schools RMHS also decreased its energy use the most of the 3 schools since 2000 despite the same technology Source: Schelly et al, Environment and Behavior, September 2010 RMHS even uses less electricity/square foot than the LEED-certified school