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ERIC Number: ED469147
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 2002-Feb
Pages: 7
Abstractor: N/A
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Myths about Energy in Schools.
Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
This publication from the EnergySmart Schools initiative, a program that focuses on improving communities nationwide through energy-saving solutions, examines some myths and misconceptions about energy in schools and provides facts that can help school districts make smarter energy choices. The myths discussed are: (1) energy isn't a major budget item for schools; (2) schools can't save much by being energy smart; (3) energy efficiency is unrelated to student performance; (4) energy improvements in existing buildings require major upfront investments; (5) new schools are energy efficient; (6) constructing an energy efficient school costs more; (7) designing energy efficient buildings takes more time; (8) tracking energy use isn't necessary; (9) local communities won't support energy improvements; and (10) help is hard to find. (EV)
For full text: http://www.eren.doe.gov/energysmartschools/pdfs/31607.pdf.
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
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