ENGAGING STUDENTS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW
Engagement is a key-factor in a quality and enriching educational experience, and one way to help spur your school district towards an energy efficient tomorrow.
Through the State of Wisconsin's Renew Our Schools Energy Challenge made available through Focus on Energy and Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP), school districts all across the state have the opportunity to not only to compete to win funds to bring home to their classrooms, but also educate their student body and staff on the the importance of energy efficiency and responsible consumption. The competition-based program is a phenomenal way to introduce the economic, social, and environmental principles behind sustainability in a fun and exciting way.
In the fall of 2022, the program saw seventeen schools across the state as participants, with Oconomowoc High school being one of the winners. Upper 90 supports and celebrates initiatives like these that encourage facility improvement, energy efficiency through immersive and participatory education. These types of exercises support and align with the UN SDGs as well as our own company mission.
As students gear up for the next Spring 2023 challenge, you can also start making small changes by:
- Unplugging unused electronics
- Using task lighting instead of light an entire room
- Switching out old light bulbs for energy efficient replacements
- Turning out lights in unused spaces
You can visit the State of Wisconsin Public Service Commission website for other suggestions or ideas on how to become more energy efficient.
Here at Upper 90 we also have an extensive toolkit of resources available in our services related to facility planning and improvement, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Applications haven't opened for the fall 2023 Renew Our Schools Energy Challenge yet, but contact us today and stay up to date on when and how we might be able to help your district!
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