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This page contains resources, links and other information referenced in recent "School Construction News" articles written by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Sample green schools resolution

School districts and local governments nationwide have created policies ensuring their new and newly renovated schools are green.
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Connect with local green schools advocates

Advocate for green schools in your community.
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Paid-from-Savings Guide to Green Existing Buildings

The Paid-From-Savings Guide to Green Existing Buildings provides information to help building facilities managers and energy service companies (ESCOs) leverage utility cost savings to fund comprehensive green building retrofits. The resource provides detailed information on how to aggregate green improvement measures to optimize project economics and achieve LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance certification.

The National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities

The NCEF Web site contains a wealth of information about educational facilities, including research, studies and reports. It is managed by the National Institute of Building Sciences.
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EnergySmart Schools, U.S. Department of Energy

The EnergySmart Schools site serves as a mechanism to provide education and information about energy-efficient, healthy, high-performance K-12 schools. The site includes resources for teachers, including a digitized version of the Get Smart About Energy CD-ROM, a curriculum-enhancement tool containing 350 inquiry-based lessons aligned to National Science Education Standards.
EnergySmart Schools»

ENERGY STAR® for K–12 School Districts

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that promotes energy-efficient products and practices. This page provides resources for implementing ENERGY STAR strategies in K–12 schools.
ENERGY STAR for K-12 School Districts»

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