CenterPoint Energy
Sustainable Schools Program
August 2012 – June 2013 School Year
Program Overview
 Energy conservation program offered by
CenterPoint Energy at no cost for selected
high schools
 Program goals are to:
– Raise awareness for energy conservation
– Change behavior to have a positive impact on the
environment
– Promote energy savings
 1st School Year: August 2012 – June 2013
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Program Services
 Work with staff to promote energy efficiency
awareness school-wide
 Educational material and activities are
provided for participating students (high
school physical science) on:
– Concept of energy
– Understanding of energy conservation
– Methods of reducing energy consumption
 Educational materials are designed to align
with TEKS guidelines
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Program Services (cont’d)
 Applied activities enhance the lessons:
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School building energy audits
Home energy conservation activities
Round table discussions
Promotional initiatives
 Training & on-going support provided for
participating teachers
 Select schools receive expert energy
assessment targeting low-cost operational
changes
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School Energy Audits
 Each participating
school is loaned a
basic energy audit kit
 Participating teachers School Kit Contents:
conduct energy audits - Light meter
- Watt meter
with their students
- Infrared temperature sensor
- Incandescent light bulb
 Students create
- Compact fluorescent light bulb
energy audit reports
- Screw-in adapters
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Customer Eligibility
High schools (9th – 12th grades)
Public or private schools
CenterPoint Energy’s electric service territory
Commitment for active participation in the
Program
 Significant energy savings potential (for expert
energy assessment)
 CenterPoint Energy approval (limited
enrollment this year)
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Program Benefits
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Requires no financial obligation for schools
Educates and empowers students
Helps schools achieve energy & cost savings
Provides innovative lessons & activities
Provides teacher training & support
Encourages environmentally-conscious
behavior
 Promotes school’s accomplishments
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School’s Responsibilities
 Identify staff to participate in the Program
 Ensure participation of staff and students
 Encourage energy conservation awareness
throughout the school
 Ensure proper use of program materials
 Implementation of Owner-selected low cost
energy efficiency improvements
 Promote the school’s Program success within
the community
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Program Responsibilities
 Provide educational materials & recommended
activities on energy conservation
 Provide training & on-going support to
appropriate school staff
 Provide school energy audit kit for student audits
 Provide expert energy assessment of select
schools to identify low cost improvements
 Provide assistance in promoting the school’s
Program success within the community
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Program Steps
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Fill out & submit customer application
If approved, sign Memorandum of Understanding
Attend kick-off meeting/teacher training
Conduct the Program at the school
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Classroom lessons
Classroom activities
At-home activities
School-wide initiatives
 Promote Program success community-wide
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Contact Information
 Willdan Energy Solutions Project Manager
Jennifer Varnau
713-206-0754
jvarnau@willdan.com
 CenterPoint Energy Project Manager
Cheryl Bowman
713-207-5631
www.centerpointenergyefficiency.com
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Questions?
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