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What does it take to build an energy efficient school? |
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 Kentucky is proving that energy efficient schools make a difference by building schools that qualify for the ENERGY STAR label. Schools that earn the ENERGY STAR label use less energy, cost less to operate, lighten the load on the environment, and improve comfort and indoor air quality for building occupants.
As of January 30, there were 22 ENERGY STAR labeled buildings in Kentucky and 12 of those buildings were K-12 public schools. This brochure showcases Kentucky's ENERGY STAR schools to help communities, families, and educators learn why ENERGY STAR schools are making a positive difference.
Download brochure: Building Energy Proficiency in Kentucky Schools (pdf - 5.6 mb)
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Pledge to "Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR" |
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What can you do to "Save the World?" Take the pledge to "Start with ENERGY STAR." This national challenge is sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy to encourage Americans to consider the energy they use and help change the world, one step at a time. It can be something as simple as changing at least one incandescent light bulb to a compact fluorescent light bulb. But there is more you can do - Start with ENERGY STAR and take the pledge. Save energy; save money; protect the environment; and help with our national energy security. |
More information about Change A Light, Change the World
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ENERGY STAR Homes Mean Big Savings! |
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Have you ever heard of an ENERGY STAR Home? If you haven't, you aren't alone. Most people think of refrigerators and compact fluorescent light bulbs when they hear ENERGY STAR. However, you can also get ENERGY STAR homes. What makes an ENERGY STAR home? They are more air tight, more comforatble, have a higher assurance of quality because they are inspected by a thrid party, and, best of all, they save you money! Annual savings on a typical ENERGY STAR home can run about $390.
As of 2/27/08, there were 1550 Energy Star homes in Kentucky. This means Kentuckians are already experiencing annual savings of:
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$604,500 [Source (pdf 1.25 mb)]
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6,975,000 pounds of green house gases (or the equivalent of removing 608 cars from the road) [Source  ]
Learn more about how ENERGY STAR homes can save you money (pdf 1.25 mb).
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25 x '25 in Kentucky |
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 The Kentucky Rural Energy Consortium (KREC) and former Governor Ernie Fletcher (120kB PDF) endorse the goal of the 25x'25 Action Plan.
As part of the 25x'25 Alliance, KREC is actively working to develop the Kentucky 25x’25 Roadmap (370kB PDF), a blueprint for the state that will strengthen Kentucky’s economy, diversify Kentucky’s energy resources and provide new economic opportunities for Kentucky’s businesses, industries and communities.
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Gasoline Saving Tips |
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 Follow these tips to help you save gas and money and protect the environment.
- Observe the speed limit
- Avoid hard acceleration
- Combine errands
- Keep your engine properly tuned
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