Analysis of perceptions regarding the current and future energy-conservation needs of public school districts

Thesis/Dissertation · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5908288

Boyd, D E

The purpose of this study was to ascertain how chief state school officers, superintendents, facilities directors, and principals perceived the present and future energy conservation needs of local school districts. Information was obtained by questionnaire from randomly selected Washington State superintendents, facilities directors and principals; and from chief state school officers in seven western states. Collected data were analyzed by determining the accumulated percentage of essential and very desirable responses. Accumulated percentages were used to rank order activities and assistance needs. Ten listed energy-conservation activities and the top four assistance needs were further analyzed by relating them to specific demographic characteristics. Further analysis was provided by relating assistance needs to specific conservation activities. Among findings were those considered to be the most important energy-conservation activities including: (a) identify possible energy-reduction solutions, (b) assess the energy efficiency of existing and planned buildings, (c) involve all elements of the school community in conservation, (d) systematically monitor energy consumption in each district facility, (e) implement systematic, cost-effective maintenance strategies, (f) select energy-reduction solutions based on their life cycle cost, and (g) develop staff energy-conservation awareness, commitment, and technical skills.

• OSTI ID: 5908288
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BUILDINGS
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
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ENERGY MANAGEMENT
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PLANNING
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
SURVEYS