Date:
February 5, 2015
School Name:
Address:
Email:
nichol.wolverton@thompsonschools.org
Phone:
2693179272
Contact Person:
Nichol Wolverton
School District:
Grade:
8th Grade
Class:
Science
Class Size:
~30 per class, however 115 students were involved in creating and supporting ideas.
The Energy Efficiency Assistance Program (EEAP) supports and encourages schools and classroom efforts to provide students
and faculty an unbiased, comprehensive overview of energy efficiency and renewable energy in Loveland.
The goals of EEAP:
4. What are you currently doing at your school to educate students and faculty on energy use in the home or at school?
There are very few efforts in our school that are directed at increasing energy efficency. However, this provides us with a
huge opportunity to make drastic improvements in our Carbon Footprint and energy efficency. !
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5. What behavioral changes, if any, have you implemented to reduce the energy use in your school?
I have turned down my thermostat and keep fans in my room to circulate warm air from the hallway into my classroom. In
the summer, I open my door in the mornings to allow the cool air into my room and close it after noon to keep the hotter air
outside. I also unplug all of the plugs in my classroom at the end of every day. !
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! How widespread is your effort? Are there any other staff members or classrooms that might be involved in this project?
6.
This effort would not only increase the energy efficiency of Conrad Ball Middle School but it would also help provide a more
welcoming environment for students and visitors. Since the sky lights would be placed in the cafeteria, the entire school
would benefit from this upgrade. All students congregate in the cafeteria before school, at lunch, after school, and during
extra curricular activities. This project would benefit the school and the community.!
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7. What are your goals for this project?
The goals for this project are to reduce the electricity demand of our school and to promote the benefits of making energy
efficient choices. Another goal is to provide more natural lighting in an effort to reduce environmental stress, behavioral
issues, and emotional instability that is associated with compact fluorescent lighting.!
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8. Do you have additional funding for this project?
The project is budgeted to be completed within the $5,000 grant. We do not have any additional funding to sponsor this
project.!
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