The Energy Patrol
Save Money and Energy with The Energy Patrol
Your students can help save hundreds of dollars on your school's utility bills and gain leadership skills! This program, sponsored by Tucson Electric Power, can help you organize and implement an Energy Patrol to do this and more!
Your school's Energy Patrol can be a student council, an after-school club, or some other special group of about 10-20 students who work with an advisor to learn about saving energy, and then patrol the school to implement what they've learned. The Energy Patrol checks classrooms, office areas, portables and storerooms at recess, lunch and after school to turn off unneeded lights, see that thermostats remain at appropriate temperatures, notice that windows and doors are positioned for maximum efficiency and report dripping faucets and other water leaks.
TEP will provide patrol members with information, check lists, printed reminders, and materials, and some school districts may offer additional incentives for energy savings. Teachers are asked to recommend responsible students for the energy patrol and those who need little supervision. A teacher or advisor acts as liaison with TEP, but little involvement is required other than enthusiastic support of the program. Administrative involvement after the initial set-up also is minimal.
Click here for a complete teacher's guide(PDF).
Click here for an on-line order form.
Click here for a printable order form.
