CenterPoint Energy Sustainable Schools Program August 2012 – June 2013 School Year

1. CenterPoint EnergySustainable Schools ProgramAugust 2012 – June 2013 School Year

2. Program Overview • Energy conservation program offered by CenterPoint Energy at no cost for selected high schools • Program goals are to: • Raise awareness for energy conservation • Change behavior to have a positive impact on the environment • Promote energy savings • 1st School Year: August 2012 – June 2013

3. Program Services • Work with staff to promote energy efficiency awareness school-wide • Educational material and activities are provided for participating students (high school physical science) on: • Concept of energy • Understanding of energy conservation • Methods of reducing energy consumption • Educational materials are designed to align with TEKS guidelines

4. Program Services (cont’d) • Applied activities enhance the lessons: • School building energy audits • Home energy conservation activities • Round table discussions • Promotional initiatives • Training & on-going support provided for participating teachers • Select schools receive expert energy assessment targeting low-cost operational changes

5. School Energy Audits • Each participating school is loaned a basic energy audit kit • Participating teachers conduct energy audits with their students • Students create energy audit reports School Kit Contents: - Light meter- Watt meter- Infrared temperature sensor - Incandescent light bulb- Compact fluorescent light bulb- Screw-in adapters

6. Customer Eligibility • High schools (9th – 12th grades) • Public or private schools • CenterPoint Energy’s electric service territory • Commitment for active participation in the Program • Significant energy savings potential (for expert energy assessment) • CenterPoint Energy approval (limited enrollment this year)

7. Program Benefits • Requires no financial obligation for schools • Educates and empowers students • Helps schools achieve energy & cost savings • Provides innovative lessons & activities • Provides teacher training & support • Encourages environmentally-conscious behavior • Promotes school’s accomplishments

8. School’s Responsibilities • Identify staff to participate in the Program • Ensure participation of staff and students • Encourage energy conservation awareness throughout the school • Ensure proper use of program materials • Implementation of Owner-selected low cost energy efficiency improvements • Promote the school’s Program success within the community

9. Program Responsibilities • Provide educational materials & recommended activities on energy conservation • Provide training & on-going support to appropriate school staff • Provide school energy audit kit for student audits • Provide expert energy assessment of select schools to identify low cost improvements • Provide assistance in promoting the school’s Program success within the community

10. Program Steps • Fill out & submit customer application • If approved, sign Memorandum of Understanding • Attend kick-off meeting/teacher training • Conduct the Program at the school • Classroom lessons • Classroom activities • At-home activities • School-wide initiatives • Promote Program success community-wide

11. Contact Information • Willdan Energy Solutions Project Manager • Jennifer Varnau • 713-206-0754 • jvarnau@willdan.com • CenterPoint Energy Project Manager • Cheryl Bowman • 713-207-5631www.centerpointenergyefficiency.com

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