Egg Harbor Township School District Celebrates Earth Hour p.m. on March 29, 2014 & Earth Day April 22, 2014
What is Earth Day? Earth Day is an annual day intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. Events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Since 1970, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 and is observed in175 countries. What will you do at EHT Schools on Earth Day? Earth Day (Planet)
Environmental Benefits Since beginning the Cenergistic energy management program, Egg Harbor Twp Schools has saved over: 17,612,232 million kWh of Electricity 748,145 thousand therms of Natural Gas and 305,000 gallons of Water These savings equate to: Preventing 8,351 Metric Tons of CO2 Removing 1740 automobiles for an entire year Planting 214,120 tree seedlings for 10 years Earth Day 20143
EHT School District’s Energy Savings To Date: $3,467, % MARCH 2011 – FEBRUARY 2014 Earth Day What a great EHT Effort! That’s A lot of $ avings
ENERGY STAR ® Committed to high standards in energy conservation Demonstrates our good stewardship of our environment Validation of our energy program at the national level We have 8 of 10 Schools with ENERGY STARS to date. Congrats to the Davenport Elementary & Primary, Slaybaugh Elementary & Primary, Miller & Swift Elementary, Alder & EHT HS! Earth Day 20145
EHT School District Teamwork Special thanks go to: School Board for proactively implementing our program Community for supporting our District’s Energy Program And especially our: Maintenance Staff for operating our HVAC systems effectively Custodians for shutting down & helping set back each night Teachers & Aides for reducing energy waste in classrooms/offices Principals and Staff for helping coordinate efforts in their schools Students from Ms Kesselman’s Advanced Webpage Class, Mrs Cotelli’s Class, Mr Stevenson’s EHT HS Key Club and Mr Dilks! The success of the program depends on everyone! THANKS FOR BEING AN EHT ENERGY EAGLE STAR!! Google Earth Hour or Earth Day for more ideas and information! Earth Day 20146