Does your school have an existing photovoltaic (PV) system unit?
Building Staff
1a. Does the school have an Energy Conservation committee?
1b. Are all personnel on campus aware of energy conservation measures pertinent to the building?
2. Does the building have a "Night Close-Up Checklist"?
3. Is monthly energy consumption and cost data available so that data can be evaluated and compared against similar months in previous years and against any energy budget?
4. Is the building staff involved with energy conservation measures so that each individual has a sense of responsibility?
5. Does the school building have a regular cleaning, oiling, and maintenance program for the AC unit?
Building and Grounds
6. Are exterior doors protected from rain and wind infiltration?
7. Examine the duct system carefully. Do you notice any air leaks in the cooling duct system?
8. Are windows properly protected from direct sunlight? Windows on the west and east side should be shaded or protected by solar screen.
9. Are windows and doors properly caulked from the exterior? Caulking is a simple task that may be applied by the class.
10. Does the landscaping promote energy efficiency?
Hot Water
11. Are the hot water tanks set at 120 degrees Fahrenheit?
12. The hot water pipes at school are:
13. During the school day, all locker room showers are turned completely off (no dripping) when not in use:
Lighting
14. Are fluorescent lights used throughout the building?
15. Do all teachers turn lights out when they leave the classroom when no students are in the classroom?
16. Is the cleaning crew instructed to turn off all but necessary lights while they work?
17. Is routine cleaning of lamps, tubes, and fixtures part of the energy management program?