Students Leading the Way 2008 - 2009

The California Green Schools Program wrapped up its most exciting and successful year yet, with three districts – Hesperia, Murrieta and Temecula – saving over 3.5 million kilowatt hours (kWh’s) of energy, nearly $600,000 in energy costs, and almost 1,800 tons of CO2 emissions.

This dynamic year saw over 60 schools engaged in numerous and creative energy saving activities despite unprecedented statewide budget cuts, and multiple teacher and staff layoffs.

The school teams, supported by Green Schools Local Project Leaders Rick Thomason and Lorraine Gutierrez, worked side by side with District leaders, to make the program shine, even in the midst of an educational system in crisis.

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