ASD Sustainability Presentation

Institutionalizing

SUSTAINABILITY Energy Conservation and Waste Reduction

Darin Hargraves, Director Operations Department

Andre Camara, Recycling CoordinatorOperations Department

Who we are:

Statistics:

100+ facilities Over 8 million square

feet 49,000 students,

6,000 teachers and staff

Spend $16.5 million on utilities

Buses travel 3 million miles yearly

Sustainability:Energy Conservation

Criteria #2: Energy Management – 5 Points Total

“Energy management should address energy utilization with the goal of reducing

consumption.”Department of Education & Early Development

Subject: Maintenance Points for CIP Applications

“Simple behavioral and operational measures alone can reduce energy costs by

up to 25%.”EPA Report: “Clean Energy Strategies for Local

Governments: Energy Efficiency in K-12 Schools”

“The Wichita Public Schools has been actively engaged in an energy management program

focused on behavior modification for more than sixteen years . . . Our documented savings which we

contribute to changes in behavior and attitudes have averaged $1,911,574.42 per year for the most

recent three years. This represents approximately a 20% reduction in total utility expenses.”

David Banks, Energy ManagerWichita Public Schools

History of ASD’s Energy Conservation

Program:2009-2010 Pilot

GOAL: Increase awareness of Energy Conservation to achieve 10% energy savings

OPERERATIONAL AUDITS: identify specific energy savings strategies for each school

COMMUNICATION: periodic meetings with Principals and school staff to discuss achievements and strategize

INCENTIVE: participating schools receive 25% of the value of the energy savings

PILOT Program Overview

2009/2010 twenty seven schools were selected to participate and achieved a savings of

$378,957

8.3% savings in electricity6.7% savings in natural gas

PILOT PROGRAM: ENERGY SAVINGS

Program management Contractor hired to perform audits on the HVAC

& DDC systems on the schools participating in the pilot program

Energy Conservation Incentive Payments◦ 25% of savings back to participating school

PROGRAM “LOW-COST” SOLUTIONS

Behavior changes implemented◦ Shutting off lights◦ Keeping entry doors closed◦ Unplugging power-sucking appliances like laminators and

copiers when not in use◦ Turning off computers◦ . . . Etc.

PROGRAM “NO-COST” SOLUTIONS

Energy Conservation Program

2009/2010 Recommended Incentive Payment

Total Incentive (Electrical & Gas) - $94,739.29

Electricity Savings$247,024.53

Natural Gas Savings$131,932.63

TOTAL SAVINGS$378,957.15

Make a Commitment Assess Performance Set Goals Create an Action Plan Implement Action Plan Evaluate Progress Recognize Achievements

Where do we go from here?

Sustainability:Waste Management

In 2008 the Anchorage School District added a recycling component to its waste management program.

A district-wide mixed-paper recycling program was phased in during the 08-09 School year and made possible

through partnerships with the city’s Solid Waste Services, Alaska Waste and local non-profits.

ASD WASTE MANAGEMENT

ADJUSTMENT EXAMPLEThe adjustment at Rabbit Creek saves the school district

$342 a month ($3,420 over a 10 month period).

The addition of a 4 cubic yard recycling dumpster at Rabbit Creek (cost - $87 a month) and the removal of 1 of their 4 cubic yard trash dumpster (cost - $429 a month). 

SAVINGS & ADJUSTMENTS

$2,276 Phase I monthly savings adjustments

$3,200 Phase II monthly savings adjustments

$2,726 Phase III monthly savings adjustments

$8,202 TOTAL DUMPSTER SAVINGS ADJUSTMENTS

$8,159 Average monthly recycling bill

Dumpster adjustments to offset recycling rental & service fees

ASD WASTE MANAGEMENT COSTS

• FULL YEAR of recycling - averaged 122 tons/month (17% diversion rate)

• 3yrs without recycling - averaged 147 tons/month

Trash Compactor Tonnage

Trash Compactor Tipping/Hauling Fees

2005 - 2008 NO RECYCLING$18,017 ave. monthly tip/haul fees

adjusted to today's $

2009 - 2010 RECYCLING$14,460 ave monthly tip/haul fees

adjusted to today's $

Since the implementation of the district-wide mixed-paper program the average monthly compactor costs in today's $ have dropped by approx. $3,800 a month (BLUE LINE).

We can expect to see this trend continue (GREEN LINE) as education and outreach programs continue.

Average monthly compactor costs drop by over $3K

ASD WASTE MANAGEMENT SAVINGS

VisionThe Anchorage School District cultivates and sustains the

awareness to seek opportunities to reduce energy usage and waste throughout the district. To achieve this Operations works

with all departments and campuses to ensure systems are in place to effectively and efficiently reduce energy use,

consumption and waste whenever possible in a manner that is sensitive to environmental concerns and cost effective to the

district.

Energy Conservation and Waste Reduction – Make it a habit - it not

only makes fiscal sense, but exemplifies our commitment to be good stewards of our environment.

Questions?Don’t hesitate to contact us if we can ever be of service.

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