Utility bills are the second highest operating cost for school districts behind salaries1. Austin ISD believes that energy and water conservation are key for Energy Leadership and responsible stewardship of our financial resources and environment.
Austin ISD is committed to providing optimal learning environments for students while pursuing opportunities to reduce operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
On December 1, 2022, the City of Austin Mayor and Council proclaimed AISD Solar-Powered Facilities Day in recognition of AISD's achievements in solar power and renewable energy.
Energy & Water Savings Strategies:
- Reduce utility consumption by:
- Increasing awareness and engagement with teachers, students, and staff
- Check out our Energy Champion Newsletter
- Be the best and help put your building to rest before break
- Implementing the Energy Leadership Guidelines
- Here's what you can do to help
- Increasing awareness and engagement with teachers, students, and staff
- Design buildings and programs that:
- Reduce maintenance and utility costs
- Conserve environmental resources
- Provide renewable energy by:
- Supporting solar installations on AISD properties
- Purchasing electricity through the Austin Energy GreenChoice Program
- Austin ISD is one of the top K-12 purchasers in the nation of green power (see ranking)!
- Installing solar power at schools and building solar-ready roofs
Contact Us
Contact the Energy team to sign up for the energy and water conservation email list, request utility information, student engagement resources, or staff training.
Do you want to SPOTLIGHT an Energy Champion at your school? Send us your nominations!