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Re: Energy Savings in Schools from Behaviour Change Programs
2012-06-04 23:49:56 UTC
RE: competition
There is solid evidence in the literature that competition and compartive feedback (social norms) is useful for encouraging all types of sustainable behaviors. Competition is especially effective in school settings where schools already compete with each other, building inter-school competitions can really boost behavior change.
RE: Operations vs. Behavior
Depending on the school and existing enery use, you can get big savings from improved operations and likewise you can often get equal savings from engaging occupants. Most buildings have a lot of energy use that is simply waste (e.g. lights on hours before school starts, computers not shut down overnight etc.)
The biggest change comes not from doing one or the other but in looking for ways to improve operations and to engage occupants. You get more from doing them both together.
Jeni
Jeni Cross
Principal Consultant
Caros Consulting
United States
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Re: Energy Savings in Schools from Behaviour Change Programs
2012-06-01 16:08:17 UTC
Saul:
There are several case studies that might help you.
1) First, check out the two articles I wrote about one public high school that reduced electricity consumption through a combination of operational strategies and behavioral engagement. You can find them on my website:
http://www.carosconsulting.com/Pages/Articles.php
2) Also check out these case studies from California schools:
Alliance to Save Energy. (2010). Students Leading the Way 2009-2010:Energy Saving Success Stories from Southern California. Retrieved from http://ase.org/sites/default/files/success_book_09-10.pdf
3) This organization is about to publish some case studies on 9 schools. Most successful energy conservation programs focused on behavior in schools are integrated with the sustainability education efforts in that school. Look for their report to be published by the end of June
http://sustainablecolorado.org/programs/education/sustainability-literacy-project
4) Finally, Douglas County Schools in Colorado has be very successful at reducing energy consumption through behavior change campaigns that involve students. Well be publishing some case studies on them in the fall. So check back with me in November [email protected].
Jeni Cross
www.carosconsulting.com
Jeni Cross
Principal Consultant
Caros Consulting
United States
http://www.carosconsulting.com/
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