HAPPY EARTH DAY

Saw this simple quote today about the earth...

Love it or Lose it!

Have a groovy and efficient Earth Day, Everyone!

Today's Energy Insight

April is considered Earth Month and next week is Earth Week because Earth Day falls at the end of the week. The very first Earth Day was celebrated 46 years ago on April 22nd, 1970. This day was set aside as a reminder for us to think about everything the earth provides for us; and to consider ways we can conserve these precious resources. Additionally this day serves as a huge reminder for us to clean up after ourselves.

"A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people."      ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

Today's Energy Insight

Perhaps you took a "stay-cation" over Spring break and maybe you went to the Mall of America. Did you know MOA is incredibly eco-friendly? Check out these fun facts...

• MOA stays a perfectly comfortable 70 degrees all year around but even in Minnesota, it has no heating system! Inside MOA it stays warm in the winter thanks to 1.2 miles of skylights, heat from store fixtures and body heat from its visitors.
• More than 2,400 tons of food waste from MOA go to a local hog farm, which equates to more than 1 million hog meals annually.
• MOA converts the fat from restaurant fryers into more than 4,000 pounds of bio-diesel fuel per month. That’s enough fuel for a 53-foot semi-truck to travel back and forth from New York City to Los Angeles… FIVE times.
• And last but certainly not least, the more than 30,000 live plants and 300 live trees act as natural air purifiers for MOA!

Spring Break!

Just a friendly reminder for all teachers and staff throughout the district as we head in to an extended break… Please take a moment and check to make sure you have shut down, turned off or unplugged any plug loads in your area, office or classroom. This includes but is not limited to:

• Computer monitors and speakers
• Smart-boards and overhead projectors
• Clock radios and boom boxes
• Copiers and printers
• TVs, DVD players and VCRs
• Audio and video recording equipment
• Appliances in FACS rooms & staff lounges
• Electronics in Science labs,  Art rooms & AV labs
• Electronic equipment in Industrial Tech & Auto Shops
• Camera battery chargers
• Microphone and two-way radio chargers

Also be sure to close blinds and shades and look around for any opportunity to unplug over break. Thanks for doing your part to keep us operating as efficiently as possible during a time when the buildings are getting a break from the staff and students while you are taking some much deserved time off.

Go Green!

Go Green! Not just today but go green everyday! Being green means being eco-concious, being aware and responsible with your energy use. It means reducing your energy consumption and also recycling, re-using and re-purposing.

Think Green... Go Green... Be Green for our Earth and have a happy, safe and efficient St. Patrick's Day!

Today's Energy Insight

Good News!

Results are in from the second half of 2015 and check out this Good News... From July through December, the district reduced its overall energy use by 8.5% resulting in a savings of $94,456.00! This avoided cost savings is based on the established baseline set before the SEE Program began in 2012. It just goes to show you what a difference it can make when most everyone is on board with being mindful of their energy use. Thank You for all you have done and continue to do throughout the Robbinsdale Area School District and at home too!