Program Services - CenterPoint Energy
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CenterPoint Energy
Sustainable Schools Program
August 2013 – June 2014 School Year
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
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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
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Program Services (cont’d)
Applied activities engage students:
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School building energy audits
Home energy conservation activities
Round table discussions
Promotional initiatives
Select schools receive expert energy
assessment targeting low-cost operational
changes
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School Energy Audits
Each participating
school is loaned a
basic energy audit kit
Participating teachers School Kit Contents:
conduct energy audits - Light meter
- Watt meter
with students
- Infrared temperature sensor
- Incandescent light bulb
Students create
- Compact fluorescent light bulb
energy audit reports
- Screw-in adapters
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Contact Information
Willdan Energy Solutions Project Manager
Greg Barker
713-465-1813 ext. 1135
[email protected]
CenterPoint Energy Project Manager
Cheryl Bowman
713-207-5631
www.centerpointefficiency.com
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