Every year, schools are doing their part to protect Mother Earth by practicing green initiatives that conserve energy, reduce their carbon footprint and promote environmental responsibility. In 2007, public and private schools across Florida starting following suit.
In conjuction with Dream in Green, the Florida Green Schools program is turning heads and saving energy. Starting with 15 schools in the 2007-2008 school year, the program has rapidly grown to just under 50 for the 2008-2009 school year. In the first year of implementation, the 15 schools were able to save 653,000 kWh of energy – a savings of $150,000. The results are still out of this year’s savings, but program sponsors are optimitic about the results.
Being green is part of the curriculum now at many schools in Florida and because of it, the movement towards green building at and around the schools will undoubtedly take a strong hold on the community.
SOURCE:
In conjuction with Dream in Green, the Florida Green Schools program is turning heads and saving energy. Starting with 15 schools in the 2007-2008 school year, the program has rapidly grown to just under 50 for the 2008-2009 school year. In the first year of implementation, the 15 schools were able to save 653,000 kWh of energy – a savings of $150,000. The results are still out of this year’s savings, but program sponsors are optimitic about the results.
Being green is part of the curriculum now at many schools in Florida and because of it, the movement towards green building at and around the schools will undoubtedly take a strong hold on the community.
SOURCE:
Alliance to Save Energy Press Release & http://greenidealab.com/green-buildings/florida-schools-take-green-very-seriously.
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