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5 School District 67 Okanagan Skaha - Carbon Neutral Action Report Actions Towards Carbon Neutrality The actions listed below contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from sources for which public sector organizations are responsible under the carbon neutral government regulation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act. Action Status Steps Taken Steps Planned Start Year End Year Mobile Fuel Combustion (Fleet and other) Behaviour change program Provide fleet driver training to reduce fuel use Annual training provided Continue process Introduce anti-idling policy and/or raise anti-idling awareness for fleet drivers (e.g., signs, stickers, messages) Encourage carpooling in fleet vehicles Continue anti-idling practice for school district service vehicles Transportation assistance parents are encouraged to car pool when Encourage schools to introduce anti-idling policies Continue process driving to schools City buses used on routes for students within walk limits to get to Continue process school; secure bike racks provided at all schools Promote alternatives to fleet vehicle travel where possible (e.g., bicycles, public transit, walking) Other Mobile Fuel Combustion Actions Conservation Destination programs in schools to create awareness and conserve energy Adopted a travel policy Vehicle fuel efficiency Replace vehicles with more fuel-efficient models Replace larger vehicles with smaller models according to fleet "rightsizing" principles Perform regular fleet maintenance to improve fuel-efficiency Stationary Fuel Combustion, Electricity Behaviour change program Help staff reduce personal energy use through ""workstation tune-ups"" Ask staff to unplug electrical equipment or switch off power bars when not in use Ask staff to unplug electrical equipment or switch off power bars when not in use Ask staff to close blinds at end of work day to reduce heating/cooling demands Encourage staff to use air dry setting on dishwashers Provide tips to staff on saving energy in the office while working outside of regular business hours Encourage use of stairs instead of elevators Provide reminders for turning off lights (e.g., signs, stickers, messages) Promote hot water conservation IT power management Install power management software which shuts down computers outside of regular business hours Completed (in Reporting Year) In Development Maintain Conservation Destination initiatives at all schools Procedures require minimized travel arrangements Purchased 2 new mini vans Purchased 2 new mini vans Continue to service all vehicles at regularly scheduled intervals Did work station tune-ups energy consumption savings to staff energry consumption savings to staff energry consumption savings to staff energy consumption savings to staff energy consumption savings to staff Elevator keys provided for wheel chair access only energy consumption savings to staff energy consumption savings to staff Installation of power management software Continue to develop policy Continue planning for replacement vehicles Continue process Continue process by adding additional devices

6 School District 67 Okanagan Skaha - Carbon Neutral Action Report Actions Towards Carbon Neutrality The actions listed below contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from sources for which public sector organizations are responsible under the carbon neutral government regulation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act. Implement server virtualization Apply auto-sleep settings on computer monitors and CPUs Remove stand-alone printers, copiers, and/or fax machines and install multi-function devices as part of a print management strategy Apply auto-sleep settings on printers, fax machines, and/or multifunction devices Replace computers with ENERGY STAR models during regular computer upgrades Owned buildings Establish energy performance baseline for owned buildings Achieve LEED NC Gold certification at a minimum for new construction or major renovations Perform energy retrofits on existing, owned buildings Incorporate a refrigerant management strategy into regular building management/maintenance to reduce fugitive emissions Planning/management Install a real time metering system (e.g. Pulse, Reliable Controls, Houle Controls) Retrofit details for owned buildings Upgrade mechanical systems (heating, cooling, ventilation) during retrofits Upgrade lighting systems during retrofits Upgrade/adjust control systems during retrofits Action Status Steps Taken Steps Planned Start Year End Year Did research and piloted the implementation Did research and piloted the implementation Did research and piloted the implementation Did research and piloted the implementation Did research and piloted the implementation by adding additional devices Supplies (Paper) Behaviour change program Train staff to use collaborative software for electronic editing (e.g. SharePoint, Groove, etc.) Encourage staff to hold paperless meetings or presentations (i.e., no handouts) Electronic media in place of paper Install collaborative software for electronic editing (e.g. SharePoint, Groove, etc.) Use electronic document library for filing common documents Switch to an electronic payroll notification system in place of paper pay stubs In Development In Development In Development Completed (in Previous Year) Seeking funding: SD67 is not serviced by BC Hydro so does not have access to Utility Manager funding accorded to other districts Have requested a major capital project, but has not been approved Two major buildings have undergone energy retrofits Refrigerant management system in place Two real time meters installed Remaining HVAC systems were reviewed for replacement; requested capital projects During renovations lighting is examined to ensure proper lighting levels are maintained and efficiency levels are up to current standards Review control systems to determine if the building systems are still operating in an efficient manner; replaced one of the older control systems to assist in operating the building in a more efficient manner Converted home learning to Moodle Trustees have shown leadership with laptops at board meetings; technology used for video and audio conferencing; implementing Smartboard technology in schools to replace paper Sever built, some training completed Number of online documents increased Press FortisBC for Utility Manager funding Will use LEED standards for major capital projects Design has been started and energy retrofits will continue Continue process Continue with more schools Continue review Continue to incorporate lighting upgrades into all renovation projects Continue to replace and upgrade systems with newer panels and control language Implementation Implementation

7 School District 67 Okanagan Skaha - Carbon Neutral Action Report Actions Towards Carbon Neutrality The actions listed below contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from sources for which public sector organizations are responsible under the carbon neutral government regulation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act. Action Status Steps Taken Steps Planned Start Year End Year Other Paper Supplies Actions Usage of laptops and tablets One to one program for schools, principals and special needs; school district provides used laptops to general public Restructured a process to use less paper Software being used for document management and work orders Ongoing process Purchased cradle to cradle goods Bulk order of supplies shipped direct Ongoing process Encouraged re-use of furniture and equipment Centralized purchasing and inventory allows for reuse of equipment, furniture, computers, etc. Ongoing process Page monitor program Purchased electronic periodical subscriptions; purchasing electronic Ongoing process textbooks for math programs Paper Type Purchase 30% post-consumer recycled paper Printer/document settings Switch networked printers and photocopiers to automatic double-sided All paper purchased contains 30% recycled content New photocopiers purchased to reduce paper and energy consumption Continue to purchase Continue to replace

8 School District 67 Okanagan Skaha - Carbon Neutral Action Report Actions to Reduce Provincial Emissions and Improve Sustainability The actions listed below contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from sources that fall outside of the reporting requirements defined in the carbon neutral government regulation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act. Public sector Business Travel Behaviour change program Train staff in web-conferencing Action Status Steps Taken Steps Planned Start Year End Year Encourage staff to consider virtual attendance/presentation at events where possible In Development Minimal training required, all staff have access for own use All staff encouraged to attend meetings via web conference where practicable Develop in-service training programs Continue to remind staff to reduce travel Encourage carpooling to meetings Encourage alternative travel to meetings (e.g., bicycles, public transit, walking) Policy and budgeting Create a low-carbon travel policy or travel reduction goal Virtual meeting technology Install web-conferencing software (e.g., Live Meeting, Elluminate, etc.) Make desktop web-cameras available to staff Install video-conferencing units in meeting rooms or provide mobile video-conferencing units Education, Awareness, and Engagement Staff Professional Development Support green professional development (e.g., workshops, conferences, training) Staff awareness/education Provide education to staff about the science of climate change Provide education to staff about the conservation of water, energy, and raw materials Provide green tips on staff website or in newsletters Team-building Providing behaviour change education/training to teams (e.g., community-based social marketing) Other Sustainability Actions Building construction, renovation Establish a policy to reuse materials where possible and divert construction and demolition debris from landfills and incineration facilities Incorporate lifecycle costing into new construction or renovations Procurement (non-paper supplies) Establish green standards for goods that are replaced infrequently and/or may require capital funds to purchase (e.g., office furniture, Completed (in Previous Year) Continue to encourage carpooling Encourage walking when possible Encouraging car pooling whenever possible Reviewed equipment Reviewed equipment Two video-conferencing rooms have been built, one in each major community Completed Destination Conservation program for schools Staff and students received education associated with Destination Conservation programs Staff and students received education with Destination Conservation programs Tips added to the Six-Seven news letter When capital projects are designed to sustainable standards equivalent to LEEDS Value management and lifecycle costing performed for all new capital projects Re-use office equipment and furniture whenever possible Continue to encourage Begin infastruction for meeting room web conferencing Continue to provide education associated with Destination Conservation good practices Continue to provide education associated with Destination Conservation good practices Continue to practice Continue to apply LEEDS equivalents standards to capital projects Value management and lifecycle costing performed for all new capital projects Continue to re-use office equipment and furniture whenever possible

9 School District 67 Okanagan Skaha - Carbon Neutral Action Report Actions to Reduce Provincial Emissions and Improve Sustainability The actions listed below contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from sources that fall outside of the reporting requirements defined in the carbon neutral government regulation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act. Public sector Action Status Steps Taken Steps Planned Start Year End Year carpeting, etc.) Implement sustainable purchasing program for cleaning products, disposable paper products and trash bags Waste reduction/diversion Put in place an operations policy to facilitate the reduction and diversion of building occupant waste from landfills or incineration facilities Continue to purchase green cleaning products All schools and offices have bins to store recyclables for weekly pick up Continue to purchase green cleaning products Continue waste and recycle contract Implement a hazardous waste reduction and disposal strategy Hazardous material storage facility cleaned out annually for removal to acceptable facility Continue to remove hazardous materials from schools, store in district approved storage facilities for annual removal

School District 67 - Okanagan Skaha (Penticton) Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source for the Calendar Year (tco 2 e*) 92 4.6% 250 12.5% 1,661 82.

Electricity Supplies (Paper) Offsets Applied to Become Carbon Neutral in (Generated May 31, 2013 10:19 AM) Total offsets required: 1,900.

Emissions which do not require offsets: 103 ** *Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tco 2 e) is a standard unit of measure in which all types of

10 School District 67 - Okanagan Skaha (Penticton) Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source for the Calendar Year (tco 2 e*) % % 1, % Total Emissions: 2,003 Mobile Fuel Combustion (Fleet and other mobile equipment) Stationary Fuel Combustion (Building Heating and Generators) and Electricity Supplies (Paper) Offsets Applied to Become Carbon Neutral in (Generated May 31, :19 AM) Total offsets required: 1,900. Total offset investment: $47,500. Emissions which do not require offsets: 103 ** *Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tco 2 e) is a standard unit of measure in which all types of greenhouse gases are expressed based on their global warming potential relative to carbon dioxide. ** Under the Carbon Neutral Government Regulation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act, all emissions from the sources listed above must be reported. As outlined in the regulation, some emissions do not require offsets.

Continued reiteration of best practices delivered in 2010 training sessions. Signage posted in driver areas and on school property

Continued reiteration of best practices delivered in 2010 training sessions. Signage posted in driver areas and on school property Actions Towards Carbon Neutrality The actions listed below contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from sources for which public sector organizations are responsible under the carbon neutral