Energy Checklists

www.GreenEarthProject.com

HOME | ADMINISTRATION | FACULTY | STUDENTS

Energy Management Checklists - Hot & Humid Climates

School Energy Operational Check List

Name of Checker:

_________________________

School/Bldg/Area:
___________________________

Date:

Time:

1. Lighting:	Yes	No_	Notes:_________
Unoccupied Classrooms - Are lights off in unoccupied rooms?	.	.	.
Common Areas - Are lights off in unoccupied common areas (cafeterias, gymnasiums, meeting areas, choral or band rooms)?	.	.	.
Outside Lights (Night time) - Are outside lights turned off late at night (from 11:30 PM to 5:30 AM)?	.	.	.
Outside Lights (Day time) - Are outside lights turned off during the day?	.	.	.
2. HVAC Settings:	Yes	No_	Notes:_________
Air-Conditioning - Air-conditioning set between 74 and 78 degrees?	.	.	.
Heating - Heating set between 68 and 72 degrees?	.	.	.
HVAC Setbacks - HVAC set back after school (78 degrees in summer, 66 in winter)?	.	.	.
Exhaust Fans - Exhaust fans turned off after school?	.	.	.
3. Occupant Operations:	Yes	No_	Notes:_________
Equipment - Is equipment off in unoccupied rooms?	.	.	.
Computers - Are computers off in unoccupied areas (PC monitors turned off when not needed)?	.	.	.
Window Covers - Are blinds closed after school?	.	.	.
Doors & Windows Closed - Are doors and windows closed when A/C or Heating is in operation?	.	.	.
4. Maintenance/Custodial/Food Service:	Yes	No_	Notes:_________
Air Filters - Are air filters reasonably clean?	.	.	.
Timers - Are timers set properly (lights, hot water heaters, etc.)?	.	.	.
Water Fixtures - Does water shut off completely when not in use (e.g. no leaks or stuck valves)?	.	.	.
Booster Water Heater - Turned off immediately after last use?	.	.	.

School Energy Shut Down List

Name of Checker:

_________________________

School/Bldg/Area:
___________________________

Date:

Time:

SU - Summer Break WN - Winter Break SP - Spring Break LW - Long Weekend

Status	SU	WN	SP	LW
1. Air-conditioners turned off	.	.	.	.
2. Air-conditioners set back to 80 degrees (or other summer mode strategy)	.	.	.	.
3. Heating turned off	.	.	.	.
4. Water Heaters turned off where not needed.	.	.	.	.
5. Heating set back to 60 degrees	.	.	.	.
6. All water fountains unplugged except one	.	.	.	.
7. Public address system turned off	.	.	.	.
8. Computers, typewriters, and office machines UNPLUGGED	.	.	.	.
9. Exhaust and ceiling fans OFF except where needed	.	.	.	.
10. Check (and reset) all time clocks and security lighting	.	.	.	.
11. Check and report any water fixtures that run water constantly	.	.	.	.
12. All unnecessary equipment turned OFF and UNPLUGGED	.	.	.	.
13. All home economic appliances turned OFF and UNPLUGGED	.	.	.	.
14. All boilers turned off	.	.	.	.
15. All refrigerators turned OFF, UNPLUGGED, cleaned out, and door open	.	.	.	.
16. Lights turned off in all unoccupied areas	.	.	.	.
17. All animals and plants taken home/out of classrooms including fish aquariums	.	.	.	.
18. All drink, soda, and snack machines UNPLUGGED and unloaded	.	.	.	.
19. All drink, soda, and snack machines UNPLUGGED (unless product requires)	.	.	.	.
Notes: