Collegiate Academy Energy Initiative
In January of 2007, the Advanced Placement Environmental Science class initiated an energy audit with the assistance of Guy McUmber (DEP Educational Sustainability Coordinator). The audit benchmarked the school on EnergyStar.gov and investigated wasteful lighting patterns. Students made recommendations to the faculty, staff, and student body to reduce electrical lighting and increase natural lighting. After one year, the school improved from a rating of 23 to 46 and continues to improve with a current rating of 58. From March 2007 to January 2009, the school has saved 214,850 kilowatt hours and $16,526.48. This translates to a 125,703lb carbon dioxide reduction.