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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

10/13/17 West Middle

Doing Our Part