Energy+and+Atmosphere+Work+Space

**Energy and Atmosphere** **Working Space** = = =**Why is this category critical to the development of a Green School?** = = = **What should your Home team know about this category?**
 * =Energy is an integral natural resource which provides sustainability to life as we know it today. For instance, Green Schools `rely on electricity, heat, water, and certain fuels (fossil fuels in particular) in order to conduct our daily instructiional activities. All of which are generated by energy.=
 * =In order to ensure that Green Schools aren't wasting energy, the EPA Model has been developed. This Model meausres and analyzes the energy performance and consumption of available resources.=
 * =Estimating your Carbon Footprint=
 * =Understanding Energy use and its source of origin=
 * =Setting investment priorities=
 * =Market Trending=
 * =By 2030: 50% of global energy use will be in Asia=
 * =By 2030: 300 poweplants will be needed to meet electricity demands=
 * =Currently, 50% of U.S. electrical generation relies on coal, a fossil fuel;=
 * =Currently, 85% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions result from energy-consuming activities supported by fossil fuels.=

**How will you teach them about the LEED category?** = =
 * =Technology Resources=
 * =Energy Experts (Local/Community, State DEP, EPA and Industry Professionals)=
 * =Practical Experiences/Hands On Learning=