Students saving energy at school, home

BOULDER - More than 1,400 households have signed up to save energy through the Center for ReSource Conservation's ReNew Our Schools program.

The ReNew Our Schools program each year provides solar panels and energy-saving devices for schools and is now promoting school-based energy competitions.

This year, with additional funding from the Governor's Energy office, the Center for Resource Conservation expanded the program to include school-based competitions involving 13 schools across the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain school districts. Between now and January 2012 the schools and 1,400 participating households are taking efforts to reduce their energy consumption.

The Boulder-based nonprofit is collecting data from school utility accounts and home surveys to determine which school is making the most reductions.

This analysis involves data from United Power, Longmont Power and Xcel Energy.

Students and residents are encouraged to learn methods to reduce their energy consumption such as unplugging appliances, turning off unused computers and using blinds when appropriate.

"We redesigned our competition to get students more involved with tangible actions they can take to save energy," said Brad Queen, Center for Resource Conservation's energy director. "Focusing on both their schools and homes will hopefully keep them mindful that they can have a positive influence in both worlds."

Source: http://www.bcbr.com/article.asp?id=61494

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