Demand Response Incentives for Schools & Colleges

California schools account for almost four percent of all electricity used by PG&E customers in California. When schools reduce their usage, the potential to enhance power reliability throughout the state increases.

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Energy Reduction Strategies

Turn off all non-essential indoor/outdoor lighting, signage, window displays and office equipment not in use (i.e., printers, copiers, shredders, coffee makers).
Turn off all decorative features, such as fountains, lighting and ambient audio and video displays.
Pre-cool work areas, then cycle constant air volume heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units or temporarily re-set static pressure in variable air volume HVAC, turn off ceiling fans and room fans, and raise temperature settings.
Some facilities with package AC units can do load-cycling, temperature reset, and possibly pre-cooling.
Turn off beverage vending machines and shift use of ice makers before or after an event.
Conduct meetings during events to minimize use of equipment.
Charge batteries and battery-operated equipment prior to an event, then unplug battery chargers and use only pre-charged equipment during an event.
Adjust employee schedules and shifts so that times of increased production or energy use occur before or after planned events.
Turn off food service equipment, non-essential office equipment, excess elevators and escalators (as permitted).
Perform dishwashing and housekeeping tasks before or after an event.
Turn off pool heating and pumps.