AM Conservation Group and Illume Share White Paper Examining
School-Based Efficiency Programs
To utilities, children are more than just the future; they’re also
influencers of the present. AM
Conservation Group, the nation’s leader in energy and water
solutions, and the research team at Illume
Advising, released a white paper examining school-based energy
programs sponsored by electric, natural gas and water utilities.
The white paper, entitled, “School-Based
Energy Education Programs: Goals, Challenges, and Opportunities”
studied the influences of active K-12 efficiency programs on faculty,
students and their families. The study found overwhelming support of the
school curriculum and take-home kit benefits. Among some of the key
advantages, the white paper determined:
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School-based programs reach a diverse population of teachers, families
and students in 21 active states across the country and introduce
efficiency to new populations, new markets and serve as a gateway to
future conservation participation
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School-based programs create credibility on efficiency efforts, help
families save energy and money on utility bills and promote student
understanding of energy safety
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School-based programs improve utility customer satisfaction, boost
brand recognition and raise awareness of energy efficiency among
constituents
“Our
programs differentiate themselves with the highest quality of
conservation products and a variety of delivery options that are capable
of working with any school curriculum,” said Todd Recknagel, CEO of AM
Conservation Group. “In-school programs continue to be an outstanding
way for utilities to reach their constituents in a positive manner.
Students develop conservation habits at a young age, parents save money
and energy and utilities relish in higher customer satisfaction scores
and achieving their program energy efficiency goals.”
One of the unique highlights of the school programs are the customized
conservation take-home kits each student and teacher shares with their
family. These kits include an assortment of the highest ROI devices to
conserve energy and water. The CFL bulb, for example, proved to be very
well received with over 80 percent installation rate. While the majority
of the programs are designed for long-term results, the kits have shown
energy and water use reduction almost immediately.
“K-12 kits offer an excellent opportunity to educate families on the
benefits of saving energy in the home,” said Anne Dougherty, Co-Founder
of Illume. The white paper cites many resources that explain the great
opportunity to change students’ and families’ energy use through
curriculum and take-home kits. Education is often the first step in
changing a person’s behavior, and according to the white paper, these
practices can be augmented by incorporating even more behavioral
elements into the education programs.
For more information on school-based energy programs, please visit: www.amconservationgroup.com/programs-services/energy-efficiency-education
About AM Conservation Group, Inc. Established in 1989, AM
Conservation Group, Inc. is a leading provider of products and services
to utilities and municipalities. Founded on principles of customer
service and energy conservation, AM Conservation Group provides each and
every client with personalized service, attention to detail and
appreciation of individual business needs to ensure objectives and
ultimate satisfaction are met. AM Conservation Group develops,
manufactures and distributes professional-grade products for the
conservation industry, including energy efficient lighting like LEDs,
weatherization products, water saving showerheads, faucet aerators and
toilet tank devices as well as managing utility program services. Since
its inception, AM Conservation Group has supplied some of the largest
and most successful conservation programs in U.S. history with utility
companies, government agencies, and municipalities. For more
information: www.amconservationgroup.com.
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