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US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® is a government-backed program helping public organizations, businesses of all sizes, and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides K-12 schools with guidelines for superior energy management built on the practices of leading ENERGY STAR partner organizations. School districts across the country are using these guidelines, along with the accompanying tools and resources, to save energy, lower operating costs, improve student and staff comfort, and protect the environment. Leading schools are eligible for national recognition from EPA. When school districts become more energy efficient, they help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants – which, in turn, improves the quality of the air in our communities. In the past decade, thousands of partners have proven that ENERGY STAR works. In 2004 alone, K-12 schools, businesses, local and state governments, colleges and universities, and consumers saved about $10 billion in energy costs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 20 million cars. Learn more about becoming a top energy performer. Visit www.energystar.gov, call the ENERGY STAR Hotline at 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937). |