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Other 2009-2010 Energy Conservation Programs

Other 2009-2010 Energy Conservation Programs also include:

  • Teacher Workshop — Before the start of the school year, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) from Ft. Collins, Colorado presented a full-day workshop in Albuquerque for teachers participating in the STARS program. NREL members taught the teachers how to educate their students about energy conservation in the areas of solar, wind power, and daylighting.
  • Solar Fiesta — In September 2009, the District conducted workshops for elementary school students from across the state participating in the annual solar energy car races. Sponsored by the New Mexico Solar Energy Association, the student teams learned how to construct solar-powered model cars. Approximately 150 model cars were built and raced over the two-day weekend Fiesta that was as much fun as it was educational.
  • Alternative Fuel Challenge — In April 2010, APS hosted the 3rd annual hydrogen-powered model car event under the direction of Ron Rioux. Held in Albuquerque, middle school students from across New Mexico, representing 46 school teams, competed for prize money based on four gradable factors: car model design, essay, oral presentation, and car race. The prize money awarded to the top three overall teams ($750 for first, $500 for second, and $250 for third place) was applied to the teachers’ budgets to fund energy conservation teaching materials. Sponsors underwriting the car model materials, prize money, and event costs included Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos Laboratories, and PNM.

    In preparation of the competition, APS also held a full-day workshop to educate the participating team teachers about hydrogen. Upon completion of the workshop, they were given a model to work from in teaching their students how to build a hydrogen-powered model car.

    Participation has grown every year and the District is currently looking into expanding the program to high schools.
  • APS Serving as Role Model to Other Large Entities — Ron Rioux taught a workshop at Sandia National Laboratories instructing teachers from around the country regarding introducing energy education into the classroom. The event challenged teachers to motivate their students to teach others, and learn even more in the process. In addition, a school district in northern New Mexico is consulting with Rioux in modeling STARS into their school, and two school districts in southern New Mexico have already adopted the program.

APS’ Energy Sustainability Program

Efficiency, conservation, and behavior are key components of energy sustainability — the concept that every generation should meet their energy needs without compromising the energy needs of future generations.

The District’s Energy Sustainability Program is a holistic approach that encompasses facility design and construction of new and renovated facilities; the preventive maintenance and repair of District facility systems; and the education and behavior of its students, faculty, and staff – all understanding the impact they have on the environment. These three elements focus on meeting the requirements of the District today, while maintaining a long-term sustainable energy strategy that protects the needs of tomorrow. This commitment includes investing in advanced technologies for producing conventional energy sources, promoting the use of alternative energy sources, and encouraging sound environmental policies coupled with educated behavior focusing on sustainability.

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