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REAP

The Resource Efficiency Awareness Program was adopted by the TUSD Governing Board in 1991 in recognition of the District's responsibility to conserve natural resources as an integral part of the basic mission of providing quality education.

The five-year goals (2008-2013) for REAP include:

1. Conserve by reducing energy, water, and non-recycled waste per square foot by 5% per year each for next five years.
   1. Conservation tips will be distributed to educate students and staff in August and April of each year.
   2. Monthly usage and cost will be posted on website showing data for schools and support site.
2. TUSD will award a monetary incentive award to schools achieving a 5% per year reduction in yearly Avoided Utility Usage per square foot savings for the next five years. See Calculating Energy Conservation Rebate Program below for details.
3. TUSD will implement Energy Patrols at 10 schools per year for the next five years to help reduce energy and water consumption. All established Energy Patrols will be monitored by survey to determine their effectiveness and the need for additional assistance/training.
4. TUSD will increase the number of solar sites by installing photovoltaic systems at two sites per year over the next five years. A representative from the utility company will visit each new site to educate students and to discuss the installation and how it affects the school.