GRES Education

The goals of the GRES Education program are to:

• help school districts reduce energy use, conserve water, and minimize waste production through resource efficiency programs and activities

• create opportunities to identify, implement and monitor resource efficiency activities within schools

• increase awareness of the environmental impact of participant’s daily activities.

Program Services

CustomizationThrough consultation with the client, products can be branded with client logos, colors and graphics. Region-specific information such as media, curriculum,

the environment and energy resources can be incorporated.

Comprehensive Training ProgramThe education program offers a comprehensive trainingportfolio that includes virtual and optional on-site trainingservices.

NeedsAssessment

Complete

On-siteEducationProgram

Virtual EducationProgram

Through the process of a needs assessment, clients determine the need and format for GRES Education Programming in their school districts

On-Site Training

• program orientation and face-to-face training

• training on the use of the program web product

• guidance through use of training guides

• school visit training materials

• support on accessing utility bill and savings information

RCM School Visit Manager Profile - assists in the selection of a qualified Resource Conservation Manager who is self motivated, a good organizer and communicator

RCM School Visit Guide - introduces the concept of lifestyle audit and reporting processes and lifestyle campaigns

School Team Leader Guide - assists the team leader to initiate and complete technical audits, lifestyle campaigns and reporting activities

School Custodian Guide - provides a description of the custodian’s role in the program

School Resources

Student Resources

• Technical Audits

• Lifestyle Campaigns

• Interactive Modules

• Media Resources

Teacher Resources

• classroom activities

• curriculum connections

• access to a library of environmental education information

Web Info CenterThe web info center enables vital information to be shared between the RCM, students, teachers, and administration.

This acts as the long-term backbone of a successful RCM program.

Building Operator Awareness

Delivered to custodial staff to incorporate efficiency measures into their daily work schedule.

Trainers will be provided with comprehensive PowerPoint presentations and detailed instructional guides in the following areas:

• Lighting• Electrical• HVAC• Water• Waste

Lighting• Advantages and benefits of energy efficient lighting

• Discussion of proposed retrofit and how it will affect building occupants

• Fluorescent lighting issues - ballasts, reflectors, mixing lamp types

• Other lamp and fixture types - incandescent, quartz halogen, CF, HID, full spectrum

• Lighting devices - LED exit lights, photocells, time clocks, occupancy sensors

• Energy and power

• Common mythology about light switching

• Maintenance issues - PCB ballasts, hazardous waste, cleaning, safety, replacement

Electrical• Advantages and benefits of electrical equipment efficiency

• Energy savings measures for electrical equipment

• Office equipment - computers, printers, photocopiers

• Refrigerators and freezers

• Electrical equipment with digital panels

• Vending machines - refrigerated and non-refrigerated

• Car plug controls

• Electric heaters

• Drinking water coolers

• Energy Star ratings

HVAC• Advantages and benefits of energy efficient HVAC systems

• Expectations of comfort

• Thermostats - use, mythology, portables

• Ventilation systems - fans, free cooling, night purge, HOA switches

• System overrides, time clocks

• Building automation systems

• Discussion of proposed retrofit and how it will affect building occupants (where applicable)

• Description of existing HVAC system

• Indoor air quality - influences, checklist

• Energy savings tips

• Maintenance issues - boiler temperature and pressure records, reporting

Water• Advantages and benefits of efficient water usage

• Water metering and billing

• Discussion of proposed retrofit and how it will affect building occupants (where applicable)

• Showers, toilets, faucets and other fixtures

• Common mythologies about water conserving fixtures

• Water saving control devices and strategies

• Domestic hot water systems

• Fuel conversion for water heaters

• Water-cooled equipment

• Irrigation and landscaping - sprinklers, maintenance, landscaping alternatives

• Water savings tips

Waste

• Current waste practices and opportunities for change

• Recycling and waste audits

• Types of 3R practices available for your facility

• Developing and implementing a waste management plan focusing on minimization

GRES Education