The Bettendorf Community School District works to reduce energy use and save money by instilling energy-conscious habits among students and staff ultimately to reduce energy use throughout the district.

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BCSD Saves 23% in Energy Costs for 3rd Quarter

The Bettendorf Community School District Energy Efficiency Program results for the 3rd quarter (July-September 2011) are outstanding!  Overall the district saved 23%.  

Electric usage is -12% (compared to -5% in 2010); energy demand is -4% (same in 2010).  Natural gas usage is -46% (compared to -42% in 2010). Total cost avoided is $37,390 (compared to $19,920 in 2010).  

Herbert Hoover Elementary School had the most significant 3rd quarter saving, -52% reduction in total energy usage.

Up to this point in 2011 we have avoided $110,951 in energy costs.  These results continue to confirm that staff and students in our district buildings are committed to saving energy.

Thank you for your engery efficiency efforts!
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Energy Efficiency Effort Results in 16% Energy Reduction During Year One

The first year results of the Bettendorf Community School District’s energy efficiency program reveal a 16% reduction in energy use, and avoided energy costs of $113,905. The District implemented an energy efficiency program in January 2010 with the goal of a 10% savings in energy usage within the program’s first year when comparing electricity and natural gas costs to the previous year.

1st Quarter Results (January-March 2010) - 16% reduction
2nd Quarter Results (April-June 2010) - 24% reduction
3rd Quarter Results (July-September 2010) - 16% reduction
4th Quarter Results (October-December 2010) - 12% reduction

BCSD Acquires ENERGY STAR Leader Status

Bettendorf Community School District has also received recognition from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for achieving a 10% improvement in Adjusted Energy Consumption for the eligible facilities in their portfolio. BCSD has joined EPA's list of ENERGY STAR Leaders, an elite group of organizations that have improved energy efficiency across all of the buildings in a portfolio. BCSD is only one of four school districts in Iowa to have received the recognition.


Thank you for your help!

Resources
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Mid American Energy - Teacher Site
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U.S. Department of Energy - Teacher Site
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A lliance to Save Energy - Teacher Site
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Energy Star - Teacher Site

Last Modified: Jan 02, 2012
 

Bettendorf Community School District - 800 23rd St., Bettendorf, IA 52722 - 563/359-3681
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