Since its inception, the program has helped change old habits and increase awareness amongst staff and students about the importance of energy efficiency. Energy costs have been successfully reduced through ongoing daily evaluation of energy needs in the district and the implementation of energy efficient cooling/heating schedules and shutdown schedules for weekends/holidays in Schalmont schools. In addition, the Bond 2007 capital project has replaced 52-year-old single pane windows, steam boilers and heating and ventilation systems with more efficient models. 

Theresa McCreadie serves as both the energy specialist and the network administrator for the district. She received intensive training on conducting energy audits and motivating staff and students to adopt good energy habits. She continues to educate staff and students about effective energy use; review and update district energy policies and examine district boilers, exterior lighting and water use. 

The district's goal is to eventually receive the prestigious Energy Star label from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 

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