Policy No.	6923
	Adoption Date:	July 11, 1984
	Reviewed:	March 4, 1998

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT ENERGY CONSERVATION

In light of the increasing cost and dwindling supply of conventional energy sources, a life cycle cost analysis shall be required of each major construction project. A life cycle cost analysis shall include a description of:

1. Insulation and heat retention factors;
2. Variable occupancy and operating conditions to be incurred by the facility;
3. Overall supply and demand of the facility's energy system and actual or potential utilization of outside energy sources, such as climate;
4. Initial cost of energy plant; and
5. An energy consumption analysis comparing alternative energy systems.

As part of its commitment to energy conservation, the district shall consider the use of at least one renewable energy system such as solar energy, wind or wood or wood waste, geothermal, or other nonconventional fuels in any construction or renovation project.

Cross Reference:

Board Policy

6810

Energy Management/Education

Legal References:

RCW	39.35	Energy conservation in design of public facilities
WAC	180-30-406	Energy conservation program -- Life cycle cost analysis