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Report Sponsored by American Federation of Teachers, American Institute
of Architects, American Lung Association, Federation of American
Scientists, US Green Building Council.
Report published October 2006. Capital E Report.
www.cap-e.com
This
carefully documented study conclusively demonstrates the financial,
environmental, and other benefits of using green technologies.
The
study concludes that building healthy high performance school buildings
is now far more fiscally prudent and lower risk than building
conventional, inefficient and unhealthy school buildings.
Green schools use an average of 33% less energy than conventionally designed schools.
Typical energy performance enhancements include more efficient lighting, greater use of daylight and sensors, more efficient heating and cooling systems and better insulated walls and roofs.
The total direct and indirect energy cost savings from a new green school compared with a conventional school is $9/ft.
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How can I get involved?
Browse/contribute info about green schools:
Our Community
Discussion