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POLICY P.097.FAC
TITLE: ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Date issued: December 2000
Revised:
Authorization: Board: 4 July 2000
1.0 OBJECTIVE
To provide a framework for the implementation of energy management measures which use
energy as conservatively as possible while maintaining the best possible learning environment
for students and working environment for staff.
2.0 POLICY
2.1 The Board is committed to:
a) meeting or exceeding the letter and spirit of provincial environmental legislation
or regulations;
b) adhering to the principle of conserving electricity, fossil fuels and water by
optimizing energy use while seeking ways to reduce consumption, reduce costs,
reduce harmful emissions, and maintain the highest possible level of safety,
comfort and health for students and staff;
c) maintaining the integrity of the natural environment in relation to issues arising
from the use of energy; and
d) instilling in its students and staff an awareness of and commitment to energy
management and conservation issues by establishing a leadership role in
environmental stewardship, seeking to change personal attitudes, and
developing a holistic approach to energy utilization.
3.0 SPECIFIC DIRECTIVES
3.1 The policy is to be carried out by:
a) developing a long range strategic energy plan to address all Board energy
related matters, including but not limited to facility renewal programs, facility
operations, new construction projects, lighting, heating, air conditioning,
ventilation, water usage, fleet operations, solid waste procedures, education and
research, and product selection;
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b) allocating appropriate resources to implement the strategic energy plan; and
c) reviewing, updating and assessing the performance of the energy plan every
three years.
3.2 The Director of Education is authorized to establish and issue such procedures as may
be necessary to implement and support this policy.
4.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The Education Act , 1998, Section 11 (9), 170-171
Board Procedure PR.617.FAC: Energy Management