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Sailer, Fred – American School Board Journal, 1992
A closed-loop geothermal heating system in a Minnesota school uses the earth's temperature as a counterweight to the extremes of temperature on the surface and in the school. The system is expected to recoup its extra investment in fewer than five years of service. Cites statistics concerning energy management in schools. (MLF)
Descriptors: Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Education, Energy Management
Birch, Anthony D. – American School and University, 1978
Because of the success of major plant retrofit, energy costs at a community college have dropped since 1971 even though both electrical rates and the size of the campus have increased. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Administration, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Improvement
DiMercurio, C. – American School and University, 1981
This second article in a series about cooling classrooms by ventilation describes the equipment available to help save energy and money. The first article appeared in the July 1981 issue. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning Equipment, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education
Gale, Joseph – New Jersey School Leader, 1974
The Piscataway (New Jersey) high school uses recessed windows and an integrated heat recovery system, made possible by its modular design, to conserve energy. Available from: New Jersey School Boards Association, P.O. Box 909, Trenton, New Jersey 08605. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Classrooms, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness, Energy Conservation
Modern Schools, 1975
Six innovative school designs illustrate the shape of things to come. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Structures, Architectural Character, Building Design, Climate Control
Ontario Dept. of Education, Toronto. – 1975
Information intended for those concerned with the administration, planning, financing, operation, and maintenance of school facilities applies to both new and existing building. An examination of motivation and policies relating to energy conservation is followed by the methods used for quantitative assessment of energy savings relative to extra…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Board of Education Policy, Building Design, Building Operation
