Poudre School District – Greening Leader in 2007

If you are in need of a model school district for a greening initiative in your state, look no further. Poudre School District is leading the charge on greening initatives. With an energy conservation plan dating back to 1994, Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado has paved the way for like-minded schools.

A few stats about Poudre School District (PSD):

1. PSD is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, 40 miles north of Denver.

2. PSD covers 1,800 square miles, 48 schools and 3 charter schools and 24,500 students.

A few stats to wow you:

1. PSD has completed 139 energy efficiency projects since 1994.

2. PSD has completed Energy Star benchmarking of all schools and adminstrative offices.

3. Ongoing yearly savings from these projects is $400,000 per year.

4. PSD has recycled over 300 tons of paper, cardboard, magazines, aluminum, plastic, glass, technology and wood in fiscal year 2007 alone.

5. PSD is one of the first to have Silver and Gold LEED certified schools built in their school district.

For more information, go to Poudre School District.

Written by Allie, Reporting Green at We Can Live Green