Learing to conserve: tough choices for South Carolina schools

Journal Article · · Res. Ex.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5866812

Schneider, H

South Carolina schools will have less money for educational programs unless they make their buildings more energy efficient. DOE costs projections show that energy costs per pupil could triple, from $184 in 1985 to $677 in the year 2000, since nearly 70% of the state's schools use natural gas. DOE recommends that action to increase state education budgets may not be as successful as using less energy. Conservation programs in some districts illustrate the savings, although some districts need technical as well as financial support for effective conservation. Alternative financing for conservation could involve outside investors who would benefit from tax incentives.

• OSTI ID: 5866812
• Journal Information: Res. Ex.; (United States), Journal Name: Res. Ex.; (United States) Vol. 2:6; ISSN REEXE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
291000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Conservation
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320103* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- School
Municipal
& Other Public Buildings-- (-1987)
BUDGETS
BUILDINGS
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY EXPENSES
FEDERAL REGION IV
FINANCING
NORTH AMERICA
PUBLIC POLICY
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
SOUTH CAROLINA
STATE GOVERNMENT
USA