(KATY ISD) - Forty Katy Independent School District campuses have earned the Energy Star Certification by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Energy Star certified buildings are verified to perform in the top 25 percent of buildings nationwide.
Katy ISD’s operations and campus teams continue to conserve energy through strategies that include fine-tuning air conditioning run times, identifying unused AC/lighting schedules, overnight equipment checks, updating technology and other protocols. These energy efficient practices save the district approximately $2 million per year.
“Thanks to the community support of the bond projects, the Katy ISD Operations Division has been able to install new equipment that is both energy-efficient and more reliable for campuses and district facilities,” said Chief Operations Officer Ted Vierling. “Through future bond projects and component replacements, additional Katy ISD campuses and facilities will be evaluated and added to this prestigious list.”
The Energy Star certification based on key factors like occupancy, hours of operation, and other metrics. ENERGY STAR is the only energy efficiency certification in the United States that is based on actual, verified energy performance.
The following campuses have been awarded the Energy Star certification:
Elementary Campuses:
Alexander Elementary
Bear Creek Elementary
Bethke Elementary
Bryant Elementary
Campbell Elementary
Cimarron Elementary
Creech Elementary
Davidson Elementary
Exley Elementary
Fielder Elementary
Franz Elementary
Golbow Elementary
Hayes Elementary
Holland Elementary
Jenks Elementary
Kilpatrick Elementary
Leonard Elementary
McElwain Elementary
Memorial Parkway Elementary
Nottingham Country Elementary
Randolph Elementary
Rhoads Elementary
Rylander Elementary
Shafer Elementary
Stanley Elementary
Stephens Elementary
Sundown Elementary
West Memorial Elementary
Williams Elementary
Wilson Elementary
Wolfe Elementary
Wolman Elementary
Wood Creek Elementary
Junior High Campuses:
Adams Junior High
Beckendorff Junior High
McMeans Junior High
Memorial Parkway Junior High
West Memorial Junior High
High School Campuses:
Jordan High School
Tompkins High School