Albuquerque Public Schools
Utility usage
Utility usage per square foot, including electricity, heating, and water.
Electricity Usage per Square Foot (KWh)
| Year | Electricity usage (KWh) |
|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 6.8 |
| 2012–13 | 6.7 |
| 2013–14 | 6.5 |
| 2014–15 | 6.2 |
Description of Calculation: Total electricity usage (in kWh), divided by total square footage of all non-vacant buildings.
Importance of Measure: This measures the level of electricity usage. Districts with high usage should investigate ways to decrease usage in order to reduce costs.
Factors that Influence
- Use of high-efficiency lightbulbs
- Automated light switches
- Shutdown policy during winter break
- Regulation of heating and air conditioning
Districts in Best Quartile (2014–2015)
- Albuquerque Public Schools
- Guilford County School District
- Milwaukee Public Schools
- Portland Public Schools
- Providence Public Schools
- San Diego Unified School District
- School District of Philadelphia
- St. Paul Public Schools
Heating Fuel Usage per Square Foot (KBTU)
| Year | Heating fuel usage (KBTU) |
|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 4.4 |
| 2012–13 | 66.4 |
| 2013–14 | 66.2 |
| 2014–15 | 0.4 |
Description of Calculation: Total water usage (in gallons) excluding irrigation, divided by total square footage of all non-vacant buildings.
Importance of Measure: Can be used to evaluate water usage.
Factors that Influence
- Low-flow toilets and urinals
- Maintenance of faucet aerators
- Motion-sensor faucets to reduce vandalism
Districts in Best Quartile (2014–2015)
- Anchorage School District
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Cincinnati Public Schools
- Dallas Independent School District
- St. Paul Public Schools
- Wichita Public Schools
Water (Non-irrigation) Usage per Square Foot (Gal.)
| Year | Water usage (Gal) |
|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 18.3 |
| 2012–13 | 26.1 |
| 2013–14 | 24.0 |
| 2014–15 | 21.6 |
Description of Calculation: Total water usage (in gallons) excluding irrigation, divided by total square footage of all non-vacant buildings.
Importance of Measure: Can be used to evaluate water usage.
Factors that Influence
- Low-flow toilets and urinals
- Maintenance of faucet aerators
- Motion-sensor faucets to reduce vandalism
Districts in Best Quartile (2014–2015)
- Anchorage School District
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Cincinnati Public Schools
- Dallas Independent School District
- St. Paul Public Schools
- Wichita Public Schools