Loudoun County Public SchoolsPractices that are Healthy &

Environmentally Friendly

Michael Barancewicz & John LordThe LCPS Energy Education Team

Brief Sustainability Timeline1992 - LCPS signs contract with Energy Education Incorporated & begins a formal

energy conservation program.

1993 - Mac Corwine hired as first LCPS Energy Manager- FASER adopted by LCPS as energy accounting software

1998 - LCPS becomes Energy Star Partner

2001 - Mike Barancewicz hired as first County of Loudoun Energy Manager- County of Loudoun using FASER as energy accounting software

2004 - Mac Corwine leaves Energy Manager position with LCPS- Mike Barancewicz & John Lord hired as LCPS Energy Education Team- Najib Salehi becomes new County of Loudoun Energy Manager

2005 - Energy Lighthouse Award won by LCPS (12 years & $14.5 million in savings)- LCPS converts to EnergyCAP as energy accounting software

2007 - County of Loudoun converts to EnergyCAP as energy accounting software- Joint efforts with County of Loudoun & LCPS include:

- NOVEC contract renegotiation resulting in rate decrease- Dominion – VEPGA contract renewed until 2010- Natural Gas reverse auction with MWCOG and price lock for 3 years

2008 - LCPS breaks $25 million savings mark

Notable Achievements2008 designs are aligned with LEED certification criteriaLCPS is an Energy Lighthouse Award winnerOver 1,500 tons of recycled materialsEnergy use per square foot is decliningOver $25 Million in cost avoidanceOver 1 Billion lbs. of CO2 emissions avoidedThe equivalent of taking 128,377 cars off the road (or)The equivalent of 175,131 acres of trees being planted13 eligible buildings applying for Energy StarSolar power employed at every LCPS schoolLCPS is an Energy Star partnerOver the last 15 years LCPS more than triples in size, adding over 5.3 million sq. ft. of new buildings

Acculturation Community Service Construction Planning & Practices Contaminant Control Food Green Spaces

Indoor Air Quality Purchasing Decisions RecyclingReductionReuseTransportation Utilities Management

How do you know if you are healthy & environmentally friendly?

ACCULTURATION

School system leadership has endeavored to instill a culture of conservation throughout LCPSThrough example and training, we are encouraging good environmental habits.Students, bus drivers, kitchen staff, teachers, custodians, principals, and all other facility users are part of the “Green Team.”

Characteristic #1

Acculturation in Action

Light Switch Sticker Contest

Acculturation in Action

Presentations

Acculturation in Action

Signage

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Being a good neighbor and fulfilling our role as part of the foundation of the communities we serve is an integral part of how we do business. LCPS makes a difference in our world by educating all community members and by being good stewards of our shared natural resources.We strive to balance the needs of the communities we serve with those of the environment.

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Community Service in Action

Park View HSWestern Loudoun Service CenterHillsboro ESLucketts ES

Community Recycling Centers

Community Service in Action

Security Cameras

Surplus Equipment AuctionCommunity Service in Action

CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND PRACTICES

LCPS has the resources, the experience and the knowledge to do “Green” right.Throughout the growth period of LCPS, we have continued to include “Green” practices in all our building projects.For LCPS, building “Green” is nothing new.Being a responsible builder is good for the environment and also for the building’s occupants. Equally important, these practices are good for the bottom line and serve as an example to the entire construction industry.

Characteristic #3

Construction Planning & Practices in Action

TRANE – CenTraVac Chiller

Construction Planning & Practices in Action

HVAC Zone Maps

Construction Planning & Practices in Action

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Construction Planning & Practices in Action

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Construction Planning & Practices in Action

CONTAMINANT CONTROL

There can be dire consequences when people encounter biologically harmful chemicals.Awareness of contaminants, not introducing new potential contaminants, and a plan to remove existing contaminants reduces the risk of potential harm.LCPS continues to be diligent in eliminating contaminants from our schools.

Characteristic #4

Contaminant Control in Action

Earth Friendly Cleaning Products

Mercury RemovalContaminant Control in Action

Integrated Pest ManagementContaminant Control in Action

FOODWhat we choose to eat can have a direct impact on our ability to enjoy life to its fullest. This is true for everyone, despite one’s age and current health. Our food choices play a major role in promoting and maintaining good health and optimal growth in infants, children and adolescentsSchools play an important role in providing healthy environments that help students establish healthy eating habits that will follow them throughout their lives.

Characteristic #5

Actions regarding Food

Forecasting

Butter-Krust Bread –Williamsport, MD Merchant’s Grocery –

Culpepper, VA

Shenandoah’s Pride Dairy –Springfield, VA

Supreme Foods –Suffolk, Va

Actions regarding Food

Local Food Vendors

Actions regarding Food

Healthier Vending Choices

GREEN SPACESWe are all familiar with the strength of groups of people who work together in a company or organization. We can do so much more in a "system" than as isolated individuals. Nature is a system -- a life support system for everyone involved -- plants, animals...and yes, humans.By carefully incorporating natural spaces into our schools, we all benefit.

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Wildlife HabitatsActions taken with Green Spaces

Schoolyard HabitatsActions taken with Green Spaces

Water GardensActions taken with Green Spaces

Outdoor Teaching & LearningActions taken with Green Spaces

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

People spend a large portion of their time inside buildings. Between the ages of 5 and 18, a student may spend 14,000 hours inside a school building (Environmental Defense Fund, 1999).Monitoring indoor air quality and maintaining low indoor pollutant levels is very important to the health and well-being of the people who use our buildings

Characteristic #7

Indoor Air Quality in Action

Non-Smoking Facilities

Indoor Air Quality in Action

Low VOC Paints & Carpets

Indoor Air Quality in Action

Filter Replacement Program

Indoor Air Quality in Action

Three Micron Filtration Vacuums

PURCHASING DECISIONSIt is important to consider environmental factors in all purchasing decisionsWhen possible, preference is given to those products and services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. Green procurement practices create healthier places to live and work.

Characteristic #8

Purchasing Decisions in Action

Energy Star Appliances

Purchasing Decisions in Action

XEROX

HON produces Certified Indoor Advantage furniture pieces

Purchasing Decisions in Action

Furniture Choices

All materials in VIRCO products are recyclable

RECYCLINGRecycling gives a second life to materials that would have been thrown away. After an item has been used, the materials used to make that item can sometimes be made into something else.Through recycling, we can eliminate a lot of waste.

Characteristic #9

Recycling In Action

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Recycling In Action

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Recycling In Action

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Fluorescent TubesRecycling In Action

Food ContainersRecycling In Action

REDUCTIONReducing the amount of resources that one uses is the most effective way to cut down on waste. In a world with limited resources, any time that fewer resources are used, we assure that waste is limited and that there will be more remaining for future generations.Organizations should take the time to limit waste through disciplined actions that control consumption.

Characteristic #10

Reduction In Action

Water Saving Fixtures

Reduction In Action

Foam Soap

Reduction In Action

Two-Compartment Mop Buckets

Reduction In Action

Plows Removed When Not in Use

REUSE

To REUSE means not to throw things away after having used them only once or twice. Repair if possible. There is no need to dispose of equipment if it can be easily put back into operation.Making the most of what we have will prevent unnecessary purchases from being made.

Characteristic #11

Micro Fiber ClothsReuse In Action

Reuse In Action

Washable Trays

PalletsReuse In Action

TRANSPORTATIONThe use of hybrid vehicles will reduce the CO2emissions generated and decrease dependence on imported oil. Safe pedestrian patterns and walking routes with crossing guards are provided when appropriate.The fastest & most efficient routes for bus travel are calculated. By offering public transportation we reduce the need for multiple vehicles to be on the road, which reduces traffic congestion and harmful emissions.

Characteristic #12

Actions taken regarding Transportation

Fueling Gaskets

Hybrid VehiclesActions taken regarding Transportation

Safe Pedestrian RoutesActions taken regarding Transportation

Actions taken regarding Transportation

Diesel Oxidation CatalystsAcquired Grant thru State of Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to upgrade 53 LCPS busses.

Actions taken regarding Transportation

Diesel Particulate Filters

Actions taken regarding Transportation

Solar Powered Flashing Signals

UTILITIES MANAGEMENT

Reducing energy consumption is inherently a “Green" activity. LCPS has reduced the direct consumption of fossil fuels and electricity at our sites. In addition LCPS works to conserve water, and reduce harmful emissions.Organizations that reduce their energy use have a direct impact on greenhouse gas emissions that occur through the combustion of natural resources.“We measure what we value and we value what we measure.”

Characteristic #13

Utilities Management in Action

ENERGY STAR PARTNERSCurrently, 7 LCPS buildings have achieved the Energy Star Label

Forest Grove ESHutchinson Farm ESLeesburg ESLovettsville ESLowes Island ESMeadowland ESDouglass Support Facility

The ENERGY STAR is the national symbol for energy efficiency in America.

Utilities Management in Action

Implementing New Technologies

FISCAL YEAR ENERGY USE (MMBTU/SQFT)

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Utilities Management in Action

Reductions In Energy Use

Loudoun County Public Schools - CO2 Reduction DataEnergy Reduction Impact

MMBTU AVOIDEDLbs. of CO2

emissions reduction

Cars/year that emit equivalent

CO2

Acres of trees planted

Households heated/year

FY1993 1,315 1,155,271 115 157 17

FY1994 32,598 28,638,419 2,859 3,900 425

FY1995 40,511 35,590,250 3,553 4,847 529

FY1996 52,460 46,087,841 4,601 6,276 685

FY1997 87,130 76,546,580 7,641 10,424 1,137

FY1998 95,634 84,017,625 8,387 11,442 1,248

FY1999 100,631 88,407,654 8,825 12,039 1,313

FY2000 100,721 88,486,722 8,833 12,050 1,314

FY2001 102,129 89,723,697 8,957 12,219 1,333

FY2002 105,168 92,393,559 9,223 12,582 1,372

FY2003 126,143 110,820,788 11,063 15,092 1,646

FY2004 141,159 124,012,840 12,380 16,888 1,842

FY2005 139,683 122,716,125 12,250 16,712 1,823

FY2006 159,000 139,686,747 13,944 19,023 2,075

FY2007 179,534 157,726,544 15,745 21,479 2,343

TOTAL 1,463,816 1,286,010,662 128,377 175,131 19,103

Utilities Management in Action

CO2 Emission Reductions

• From 5-1-93 to 06-30-07, your schools have avoided using 1,463,816 MMBTU.

• 15 year total reduction of 1,286,010,662 Pounds of Carbon Dioxide.

• This is equivalent to:

– 128,377 cars being removed

-175,131 acres of trees being planted.

Utilities Management in Action

Environmental Impact

STEWARDSHIP STATEMENTLoudoun County Public School’s commitment to the environment is expressed through the actions we have taken over the years. For a school system to achieve this level of action during times of unprecedented growth is unique. We believe that having a commitment to healthy, safe, and environmentally friendly schools is an essential part of achieving…

A CLIMATE FOR SUCCESS.