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Reduce Water Use
02/07/18 West Middle
Electricity is used to both clean and heat water, which means that reducing your water use also has an impact on energy use!
Cost of Lighting a Classroom
01/23/18 West Middle
An estimated 15 trillion watts of power are being used across our planet at any one time. That’s the equivalent of lighting ten billion 100-watt light bulbs at the same time. Teachers and students, remember to turn off unnecessary lights in your classroom and always turn the lights off when leaving the classroom for more than a few minutes.
Wasted Energy
01/17/18 West Middle
The Department of Energy estimates that 25%-30% of all energy use in schools is wasted. In Wayzata Schools, this amount of waste would cost our district $425,000 - $510,000 PER YEAR!
Reduce Costs
01/12/18 West Middle
Energy use is the second highest expense for most schools but one of the few things we can reduce without affecting the quality of the educational process. Take time this week to notice where energy is used and how you can reduce energy waste!
Hungry?
01/10/18 West Middle
Every time you open the refrigerator door, up to 30 percent of the cold air can escape. Next time you’re hungry, think about what you want before opening the refrigerator door and aimlessly searching for a snack.
LED Lights
12/19/17 West Middle
In comparison to the traditional incandescent bulb, LED holiday lights last up to 25 times longer and use up to 90 percent less electricity and, because they produce very little heat, there is a reduced risk of a fire.
Composting -
12/15/17 West Middle
While the district pays taxes on regular waste, both recycling and food compost are tax free. Properly recycling your bottles, cans, paper and compostables saves the district money!
Shades
12/13/17 West Middle
Interior shades/blinds have been shown to maintain temperatures by as much as 5°F when they are closed all night during the heating season. This enables the heating equipment to reach daytime set points more efficiently the following morning.
Together, we can make a Difference
11/29/17 West Middle
Approximately 33% of our electric energy is used for lights alone. In our district, that accounts for close to $385,000. Turning off unnecessary lighting saves money!!
Together, we can make a Difference
11/29/17 West Middle
Approximately 33% of our electric energy is used for lights alone. In our district, that accounts for close to $385,000. Turning off unnecessary lighting saves money!!
