NYS Association for Superintendents of School Buildings and Grounds

2008 Conference

Energy & Sustainability Showcase
Sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

One of the biggest concerns for school facilities directors and their staff is energy efficiency. With fuel and heating costs skyrocketing, many school districts are looking for economic and environmentally friendly alternatives.

Visit our Energy 101 Section to find links to educational tools, informative tips, and quick tricks you can implement at your district immediately.

Webcast Training Opportunity: Energy 101: Tools, Tips & Tricks

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the School Facilities Management Institute (SFMI) are proud to launch our Energy Webcast series! We begin this exciting new training opportunity with the summer's Energy 101: Tools, Tips & Tricks program. This timely, thorough training program is now available to view whenever you have time.

Link to webcast

This online training program includes the video of presenter Don Fudge, his comprehensive slide show and interactive tools to help you calculate potential savings. To make your training experience more efficient and convenient, the program is grouped by topic. This allows you to only view sections of interest, or break up it up into several mini training events. This is a great training tool for your next staff meeting, so gather your employees together and get energy smart!

Link to PowerPoint Presentation

Meet the Presenter

Don Fudge joined TRC Energy Services in February to be a Project Manager helping the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) promote the New York High Performance Schools Guidelines - NY-CHPS. Don majored in architecture, but entered the education field and spent 25 years in schools - from teaching to being the Headmaster of three schools. During 11 years as a consultant, Don helped schools with space and facilities planning and developed and taught a five-day course on developing a comprehensive maintenance plan for school facility managers.

Don spent the last three years with Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships working with the High Performance Schools Exchange and the Building Operator Certification program. Don has made presentations on energy efficiency planning and technologies to school business officials, facility managers and architects of the Massachusetts Division of Capital Assets Management.  As a TRC consultant he is familiar with the NY Benchmarking program and the Comprehensive Maintenance Planning Tool.

The New York State Energy & Research Development Authority (NYSERDA)

NYSERDA's principal goal is to help all New York State utility customers solve their energy and environmental problems while developing new, innovative products and services that can be manufactured or commercialized by New York State firms. Learn more about their programs that apply specifically to school districts and BOCES.

The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)

Operating as a non-profit entity, LIPA serves the Island's growing population with a consistent commitment to cost-containment, efficiency and service reliability.

With the demand for electricity growing at a record-breaking pace, priorities at LIPA continue to focus on the customer - upgrading and enhancing the electric system, advancing energy efficiency and developing and expanding alternative energy resources. LIPA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for everyone within its service territory.

The New York Power Authority (NYPA)

NYPA has been authorized to assist K-12 public and private schools across New York State to conserve energy and save money by providing them with additional options to improve energy efficiency, utilize clean energy technologies and purchase the most economical power available from the competitive market.