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Page 1: Willis Independent School District Celebrates Earth Day 2015

Willis Independent School DistrictCelebrates Earth Day 2015

Page 2: Willis Independent School District Celebrates Earth Day 2015

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 has been celebrated on April 22

and is observed in 175 countries.

What is Earth Day?

Page 3: Willis Independent School District Celebrates Earth Day 2015

Environmental Benefits

Since beginning the Cenergistic energy management

program, Willis ISD has saved over: 13,690,556 kWh of Electricity, 128,931 therms of Natural Gas and

23,339 gallons of Water

These savings equate to: Preventing 8,255 Metric Tons of CO2 from polluting our air, Removing 1,720 automobiles for an entire year from our roads, and Planting 211,670 tree seedlings every year for 10 years

Page 4: Willis Independent School District Celebrates Earth Day 2015

Energy Savings To Date:

$1,527,954

24.4%OCT. 2011 – FEB. 2015

Page 5: Willis Independent School District Celebrates Earth Day 2015

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

Page 6: Willis Independent School District Celebrates Earth Day 2015

Teamwork

Special thanks go to: School Board for proactively implementing our program Community for supporting our energy program Maintenance Staff for executing changes in the HVAC systems Custodians for working “energy smart” each night Teachers for reducing energy waste in their classrooms Administration, Principals and Staff for supporting efforts

The success of the program depends on everyone!