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Ongoing InitiativesEnergy Stewardship Program The TCDSB is trying to build a culture of Energy Conservation. There are a couple of projects that are assisting with improving awareness. Remote Computer Shut-down - A pilot project occurred in late May early June of this year which involved 21 schools. The computers were shut-down remotely for the CEC each night at 6pm & 8pm for a two week period. The shutdown was able to impact nearly 2400 computers, which achieved approximate savings of $4200, 16,900kWh, or the equivalent of taken 3.25 cars off the road for the two weeks. The success of this project, which was expressed via a survey of 198 staff members at all the schools involved, has led to the shut-down being implemented for all schools in the Board over the summer months, and should be rolled out in September pending Board Approval. Stewardship Monitoring Program – This is another program which assists schools in monitoring their energy usage, and validating any conservation efforts that they implement.
Currently only the CEC, and several schools are involved with this program, but the goal is to have all schools participating. The idea is that when Smart Meters are eventually installed in all of our schools by 2010, the staff and students will already be knowledgeable and conscientious of their energy usage. The Smart meters will further emphasis the culture of conservation that the schools will have created. For information on how to participate contact Scott Grieve, Officer – Energy Conservation, 416-222-8282 x2229, scott.grieve@tcdsb.org. Relaunch Recycling The TCDSB is affirming its commitment to waste diversion by inaugurating a new recycling initiative at its head office, the Catholic Education Centre.
PLEASE NOTE: The City of Toronto has gone to a single-stream recycling system – all recyclables (paper, plastic, aluminium, glass, cardboard, etc.) may go into the same recycling bin. For information on how to participate contact Paul Deighan, Officer – (Waste Management), 416-222-8282 x2177, paul.deighan@tcdsb.org The Energy Drill Program TCDSB is the lead board on this pilot project which is funded by the Ontario Power Authority (OPA). Four TCDSB schools (Chaminade, Cardinal Leger, St. Raphael and Mary Ward) were selected to participate in this energy conservation project. The concept is to act like a fire drill whenever there is a day of high energy demand in the province. The selected schools will have an Energy Drill team of students, teachers and the caretaker, who will be advised that a particular day is a drill day. This could be triggered by extreme hot or cold temperatures, smog advisories or a high electricity demand day. The team will jump into action and reduce the schools energy consumption. These measures will be predetermined. The message is that the staff and students are aware that there is an energy problem, and are making the effort to reduce the demand. The environmental and economic benefits are substantial, and will hopefully facilitate a cultural change within the schools towards a more energy conscientious school community. Ideally this project is intended to be rolled out to other schools in future years. Environmental Auditing The TCDSB, in an effort to fully understand their ecological footprint, and in compliance with current provincial legislation, is designing a comprehensive waste and energy auditing process.
Caretaker Cleaning Supplies Contract Chemical & Cleaning Products: The TCDSB is proud to announce our new custodial cleaning supply contractor, Flexo Products Limited (www.flexoproducts.com). Flexo, has been a manufacturer and distributor of cleaning products in Ontario since 1918. The combination of manufacturing and distribution gives Flexo the ability to offer excellent value, combining modern products with superb logistics. Highlights of the new program include:
Paper Supplies: The TCDSB is proud to announce that our new custodial paper supply contractor is Mister Chemical Ltd. (www.mistershemical.com) Bag Supplies: The TCDSB is proud to announce that our new custodial garbage and recycling bag supplier is Morgan Scott Partnership. The bags that have been selected are of a biodegradable material, which is more environmentally responsible than the previous bags that were being used to collect waste material. (www.morganscott-online.ca)
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