School Energy Efficiency (SEE) Program

Resources and Services

The SEE Program also includes other energy education resources and facility improvement services such as:

• SEE Program Champion Grants
• After School Grants
• Web-Based Resources and On-line Video Tutorials from the Division of the State Architecht
• Demonstration Projects

SEE Program Champion Grants

School district personnel (i.e., teachers, principals, district staff, facility operators) are a vital component of the School Energy Efficiency program delivery system. Their efforts may involve managing energy efficiency projects; attending SEE Program professional development trainings; marketing program resources to district personnel and other potential partners; and developing community energy education events. Through the SEE Program, two school district representatives will be identified as points of contact. These individuals are eligible for up to $1,500 to assist them in their energy efficiency outreach, partnership development, training, and technical assistance efforts. In all, the program will award a maximum of 55 SEE Program Champion Grants to participating school districts.

After School Grants

The SEE Program awarded three grants ($8,000/grant) to SEE Participating school districts to fund energy efficiency and conservation activities in existing after school programs aimed at providing expanded academic enrichment opportunities for children through project based learning activities.

Funding can be used for:

• The purchase of energy education instructional materials.
• Professional development for after school staff in the areas of energy conservation education.
• Creating after school activities related to energy efficiency/environmental education activities.
• Monitoring and evaluation.

Division of the State Architect

The Division of the State Architect’s (DSA) newly upgraded website serves as a comprehensive resource for SEE Program participants. The website contains information on energy efficient technologies; procurement specifications; links to utility, education community, and other state agency websites; and a dense portfolio of technical assistance information.

On-Line Video Tutorials. Through a partnership between the Division of the State Architect and the California Energy Commission, the SEE Program developed a series of energy efficiency on-line video tutorials for school facility operators. This video tutorial series augments other SEE Program facility improvement opportunities and services. Nine videos are already completed and can be viewed at www.chpsvideos.com.

Demonstration Projects

Demonstration projects are an integral and important component of the SEE Program. These projects provide opportunities to:

• Introduce energy efficient technologies to district administrators and facility staff.
• Integrate students and teachers into facility improvement discussions.
• Use the school site as a teaching tool.
• Work with utilities, Rebuild America partners, as well as other state and local partners.

The SEE Program seeks opportunities to showcase a variety of different energy efficient technologies, including, but not limited to, Energy Star equipment, solar tubes, occupancy sensors, lighting upgrades, vending misers, cool roofs, and high performance portable classrooms.

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Last updated: April 04, 2008