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SUMMARY REPORT
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Program Summary Report
2010-2011
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June2011
Table of Contents
Executive Summary .1
Program Overview 3
Program Materials 4
Program Implementation 5
Program Impact 11
A.Home Survey and Retrofits 11
B.Know’edge Gained 12
C.Energy Savings Summary 13
D.Participant Response 14
E.Program Enhancements 21
Appendices 22
A.Energy Savings Projections 23
B.Home Survey and Retrofit Data 26
C.Teacher Evaluation Data 30
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This report summarizes the 2010 -2011 Idaho Power Energy
Wise Program which was requested and implemented by
teachers at pre-approved schools throughout the Idaho
Power service territory.The Program was used by six thousand
three-hundred ninety-four (6,394)students,teachers and their
families,and was funded from the sale of 502 credits.
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The Program is a fully implemented,multi-resource efficiency!
education Program designed to facilitate installation of
efficiency measures in homes and build knowledge of
environmental issues.The Program yields a variety of
measurable energy savings results using the best messengers
-students.The Program delivered a proven blend of teacher-
designed classroom activities with hands-on home projects to
install energy efficiency devices and introduce resource-conscious behavior to students and their families.Both educationalr
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studies and utility evaluations have confirmed the importance of addressing
‘..Many of the students mentioned the various learning styles to maximize both learning and the adoption of
that they enjoyed switching out the
light bulbs.For most of them new behaviors.The most critical elements of this approach are both the
this was a first.”actual use of the new knowledge as well as the reporting function which
Keith Phelps,Teacher provides a crucial reinforcement of the learning process while increasing
Spalding Elementary participation and persistence.An overview of the results from the Program
appears below,with greater detail in the appendices.
Participant Satisfaction:A significant element of a successful Program is participant satisfaction.Students,teachers and
parents are all asked to evaluate the Program and provide personal comments.Responses were unanimously positive and
reveal a high level of parent involvement in the activities.Specifically:
•99%of participating teachers indicated that parents supported the Program.
•98%of participating teachers indicated they would recommend this Program to other colleagues.
•98%of participating teachers indicated they would conduct this Program again.
1A summary of responses can be found in Apperdx C,Teacher EvaLaion Daa
The Program delivereda proven blend ofteacher-designed
classroom activities with hands-on homeprojects to install
high efficiencydevices.
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Knowledge Gained:Identical surveys were taken by students prior to the Program and again upon Program completion
to measure knowledge gained.Scores and subject knowledge improved from 71%to 82%.
Measures Installed:Students completed retrofit Home Activities as part of the Program,and reported the measures they
installed in their own homes.Specifically:
Energy Savings Results:In addition to educating students and their parents,the primary Program goal for utility
sponsors is to generate cost-effective energy savings.Student Home Surveys not only provided the data used in Projected
Resource Savings,but also reinforced the learning benefits.
Projected Average Ten Year Savings per Home
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Audit Data Obtained:A Home Check-up was performed by students and their families ,collecting household
demographic and usage data along with Program participation information.
•73%reported that their family homes were owned.
.47%reported that their water was heated by electricity.
86%reported that their home has a dishwasher.
(A summary of responses can be found in Appendix B,Home Check-up)
•71%reported they installed the 13 Watt Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL).
•86%reported they installed the LimeLite Night Light.
(A summary of responses can be found in Appendix B,Home Activities)
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Projected Resource Savings
(A list of assumptions and formulas used for these calculations can be found in Appendix A)
ProjectedAnnual Savings
34,600 therms of gas saved
1,497,895 kWh electricity saved
Projected Average AnnualSavings per Home
5 therms of gas saved
234 kWh electricity saved
Projected Ten YearSavings
345,995 therms of gas saved
11,548,881 kWh electricity saved
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therms of gas saved
kWh electricity saved
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For more than seventeen years,Resource Action Programs (RAP)has
designed and implemented resource efficiency and education programs
—changing household energy and water use while delivering significant,
measurable resource savings for program sponsors.All RAP Programs
feature a proven blend of innovative education,comprehensive
implementation services,and hands-on activities to put new knowledge
to work in students’homes.
RAP Programs serve more than 450,000 households each year through
elementary school,middle school,and adult programs.Our fifty person
staff manages the implementation process and program oversight for
nearly 250 individual programs annually.Recognized nationally as a
leader in energy and water efficiency education and program design,
RAP has a strong reputation for providing a high level of client service
to its sponsors as part of a wide range of conservation and resource
efficiency solutions for municipalities,utilities,states,community
agencies and corporations.
All aspects of program design and implementation are completed from the Program Center in Sparks,Nevada.These
include graphic and web design,print production,warehousing and distribution,kit production,marketing,program
management and tracking,data tabulation and reporting.
The school-based Energy Wise Program is fully implemented and designed to generate immediate and long-term savings
by bringing interactive”real world”education home with motivated students.Idaho Power identifies and enrolls students
and teachers within the designated service territory.Enrolled participants receive educational materials designed to build
knowledge and demonstrate simple ways to save,by not only changing habits,but also changing devices.Materials
support state and national educational standards,which allow the Program to easily fit into teachers’existing schedules and
requirements.
The Program begins with classroom discussions teaching the importance of using water and energy efficiently,followed
by hands-on,creative problem solving.Next,participants take home an Energy Wise Kit that contains high efficiency
measures.With the help of their parents,they install the measures in their home and complete a Home Survey.The Energy
Wise staff tabulates all responses,including Home Survey information,teacher responses,student input,parent responses,
and generates a Program Summary Report.After installing and monitoring the new efficiency measures in their homes,
students are able to measure what they have learned by seeing the actual energy monetary savingsl These savings benefit Q
both the participating student households and their communities overall.
RAP Programs serve more than 450,000 households each
year through elementaryschool,middle school,and adult
Programs.
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PROGRAM MATERIALS Energy Wise
Each participant receives classroom materials and an Energy Wise Kit containing efficiency measures for their homes to
perform the hands-on activities.Modifications were made to select materials which incorporated Idaho Power’s logo and
color scheme.
Each student/teacher receives:
Student Guide
Student Workbook
Program Introduction Letter to Parent/Guardian*
Home Survey Form
Certificate of Achievement
Energy Wise Kit containing:
•13 Watt Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)
•18 Watt Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)
•23 Watt Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)
ED •FilterTone®Alarm*
•LimeLite®Night Light
•Natural Resources Fact Chart
•AirTemperature Ruler
•Reminder Stickers and Magnet Pack*
•Parent Comment Card
“GetWise”Wristba nd
Unlimited Interactive Program Website Access
Toll Free HELP Line
*Materials /Installation Instructions
Provided in English and Spanish
Each teacher/classroom receives:
Teacher Book
Step-by-Step Program Checklist
Lesson Plans
Teacher Program Evaluation/Enrollment Form
Supplemental Activities*
Idaho State Education Standards Correlation Chart
Pre/Post Scantron Survey Answer Keys
Classroom Electricity Posters
Self-Addressed Postage-Paid Envelope
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The 20]0-201 1 Idaho Power Energy Wise Program followed this comprehensive implementation schedule:
1.Identification of Idaho State Education Standards &Benchmarks
2.Curriculum development and refinement (completed annually)
3.Curriculum correlation to Idaho State Education Standards &Benchmarks
4.Materials modification to incorporate Idaho Power’s logo and color scheme
5.Incentive Program development
6.Teachers enrolled in the Program individually by Idaho Power
7.Implementation dates scheduled with teachers
8.Program material delivered to coincide wth desired implementation date
9.Delivery confirmation
1 0.Periodic contact to ensure implementation and teacher satisfaction
11.Program completion incentive offered
12.Results collection
1 3.Program completion incentive delivered to qualifying participants
14.Thank-you cards sent to participating teachers
15.Data analysis
16.Program Summary Report
Participating teachers are free to implement the Program to coincide with their lesson plans and class schedules.The next
table is a comprehensive list of classrooms that participated during the 201 0-201 1 school year.
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American Falls Intermediate School Kristen Jensen 1 20
Birch Elementary School Carol Briggs 1 26
Birch Elementary School Denice Cain 1 28
Birch Elementary School Jennifer Hopkins 1 31
Birch Elementary School Trade Ingram 1 26
Birch Elementary School Elizabeth Kelleher 1 31
Birch Elementary School Juilana Lookhart 1 26
Birch Elementary School MaryJo Pegram 1 28
Cascade Elementary School Julie Hamilton 1 30
Castleford Elementary School Kent DahI 1 21
Central Canyon Elementary School Tara Daniel 1 26
Central Canyon Elementary School Kim Laberteaux 1 26
Central Canyon Elementary School Shantell Mullanix 1 26
Central Canyon Elementary School Deb Storey 1 26
Central Elementary School Nati Alegria 1 30
Central Elementary School Rudy Beltran 1 23
Central Elementary School Kaylee Collins 1 30
Central Elementary School Rebecca Crosswhite 1 26
Central Elementary School Courtney Davlin 1 30
Central Elementary School John Harlan 1 26
Central Elementary School Lori Roberts 1 21
Central Elementary School Tami Vandeeventer 1 20
Chaparral Elementary School Jodi Larsen 1 30
Chaparral Elementary School Joni Leiph 1 30
Chaparral Elementary School Michelle Montoya 1 30
Chaparral Elementary School Brenda Walter 1 30
Claude A.Wilcox Elementary School Emily Bennett 1 28
Claude A.Wilcox Elementary School Tricia Hemsley 1 27
Claude A.Wilcox Elementary School Rosalie Jensen 1 28
Council Elementary School Janice Paradis 1 30
Cynthia Mann Elementary School Jaci Guilford 1 30
Cynthia Mann Elementary School Jennifer Hunt 1 30
Desert Springs Elementary School Heather Docktader 1 24
Desert Springs Elementary School Jessica McConnel 1 23
Desert Springs Elementary School Eden Rodriguez 1 23
Desert Springs Elementary School Katie Strawser 1 23
Edahow Elementary School Amber Hall 1 30
Edahow Elementary School Joanne Huber 1 31
Eliza Hart Spalding Elementary School Shawna Brenna 1 30
Eliza Hart Spalding Elementary School Marc Brousseau 1 30
Eliza Hart Spalding Elementary School Vonda Franklin 1 30
Eliza Hart Spalding Elementary School Keith Phelps 1 30
Ellis Elementary School Charise Balmer 1 30
Ellis Elementary School Aaron Hall 1 30
American Falls Intermediate School Jacob Foster I 103
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Ellis Elementary School Trent Merica
School Teacher Teachers Students
Endeavor School Tern Bennett 1
Endeavor School Toni Burbank 1
Endeavor School Pat Duncan 2
Endeavor School Man Strub 1
Endeavor School Rebeca Taylor 1
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Endeavor School Sarah Wang 1
Falcon Ridge Charter Tracy Moore 1 33
Falcon Ridge Charter Patti Smith 1 33
Filer Elementary School Jana Humphries 1 27
Filer Elementary School Patti Patterson 1 28
Filer Elementary School Kent Snow 1 29
Filer Elementary School Larry Sutton 1 27
Fruitland Middle School Heidi Olson 1 30
Galileo Math &Science Magnet Marianne Batten 1 35
Galileo Math &Science Magnet Beth Bivens 1 32
Galileo Math &Science Magnet Beverly Derow 1 35
Galileo Math &Science Magnet Jolene Gunn 1 32
Galileo Math &Science Magnet Nicole Sarty 1 35
Galileo Math &Science Magnet Jennifer Sebesta 1 32
Galileo Math &Science Magnet Elisabeth Sonersen 2 60
Grace Jordan Elementary School Patty Anderson 1 32
Grace Jordan Elementary School Susan Bellomy 1 32
Grace Jordan Elementary School Charlene Goldade 1 32
Greenacres Elementary School Laura Johnson 1 28
Greenacres Elementary School Kathy Walker 1 28
Greenhurst Elementary School Kalene Bales 1 27
Hagerman Elementary School Ruby Marshall 1 16
Hagerman Elementary School Creed Robinson 1 20
Hansen Elementary School Debbie Cottonware 1 30
Harrison Elementary School Cathy Dobbs 1 30
Harrison Elementary School Robin Mason 1 60
Highlands Elementary School Ingrid Jungen 1 30
Holy Spirit Catholic School Tracy Aytes 1 16
Holy Spirit Catholic School Peggy Kaiser 1 20
Homedale Middle School Jennifer Martin 1 30
Horizon Elementary School Patrick Ash 1 31
Horizon Elementary School Sue Crandall 1 26
Horizon Elementary School Angie Kaufman 1 28
lB.Perrine Elementary School Daniel Cieslik 1 30
lB.Perrine Elementary School Kim Dahlguist 1 30
l.B.Perrine Elementary School Gaelene Mueller 1 30
LB.Perrine Elementary School Hillary Williams 1 30
Idaho Arts Charter School Andi Arnold 1 32
Idaho Arts Charter School Steph Brown 1 32
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Idaho Arts Charter School Jennifer Capell
Idaho Arts Charter School Jen Lund
Idaho Arts Charter School Stephanie VanOrsow
Idaho Arts Charter School Kane Yost
Indian Hills Elementary Mark Bowman
Indian Hills Elementary Bridget Durante
Indian Hills Elementary Joyce Pearson
School Teacher Teachers Students
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1 27
Indian Hills Elementary Toni Wright 1 27
Kimberly Elementary School Kelly Gibbons 1 30
Kimberly Elementary School Sheryl Sharp 1 30
Lake Ridge Elementary School Kris Carte 1 30
Lake Ridge Elementary School Joe Millard 1 28
Lake Ridge Elementary School Carmi Scheller 1 30
Lewis and Clark Elementary Beckie Lower 1 28
Lewis and Clark Elementary Sally Rutten 1 28
Lighthouse Christian School Jo Bausman 1 8
Lighthouse Christian School Marge Montanus 1 8
Lincoln Elementary School Jackie Dick 1 26
Lincoln Elementary School Lea Rogers 1 26
Lincoln Elementary School Rhonda SIageI-Sao 1 27
Longfellow Elementary School Vicki Elkins 1 30
Mary McPherson Elementary School Charles Patterson 1 32
Mary McPherson Elementary School Amy Sanders 1 32
Mary McPherson Elementary School Jerrilene Smith 1 32
Middleton Heights Elementary School Jayna Eichelberger 1 32
Midvale Elementary School Varina Picket 1 30
Mill Creek Elementary School Linda Dux 1 28
Mill Creek Elementary School Valerie Foster 1 25
Mill Creek Elementary School Annette Gifford 1 28
Mill Creek Elementary School Cynthia Hutchinson 1 27
Mill Creek Elementary School Brandi Janssen 1 26
Mill Creek Elementary School Glen Kershaw 1 28
Mill Creek Elementary School Suzanne Wolfkiel 1 27
Morningside Elementary School Cathy Dobbs 1 110
Oregon Trails Elementary School Ms.Delia 1 25
Oregon Trails Elementary School Leah Dow 1 25
Oregon Trails Elementary School Ms.Keyt 1 25
Oregon Trails Elementary School Mr.Zunino 1 25
Owyhee Harbor Elementary School Peggy Hurd 1 32
Paramount Elementary School Trudy Chambers 1 35
Paramount Elementary School Cheryl Heuett 1 35
Paramount Elementary School Carrie Ostrum 1 35
Paramount Elementary School Jock Summers 1 35
Paramount Elementary School Julie Summers 1 35
Park Ridge Elementary School Debbie Curl 1 28
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Park Ridge Elementary School Cathy Sherman 1 28
Park Ridge Elementary School Andrea Wallin 1 25
Purple Sage Elementary School Christa Brediger 1 32
Purple Sage Elementary School Elizabeth Cleaver 1 32
Purple Sage Elementary School Brad Fackrell 1 28
Purple Sage Elementary School Sarah Pence 1 31
Purple Sage Elementary School Brenda Rice 1 29
Ridge Crest Elementary School Tesa Lenz 1 25
Ridge Crest Elementary School Cheri Warren 1 28
Ridge Crest Elementary School LeeAnne Wood 1 26
Ronald Reagan Elementary School Cierra Christian 1 33
Ronald Reagan Elementary School Steve McConnel 1 32
Ronald Reagan Elementary School Jackie Miller 1 33
Salmon Middle School Jean Hadlock 1 22
Salmon Middle School Krystal Smith 1 22
Shadow Hills Elementary School Kenney Jeifries 1 32
Shadow Hills Elementary School Natalie Roberts 1 32
Shadow Hills Elementary School Geri Wilson 1 32
Siena Elementary School Christiana Cacioppo 1 27
Siena Elementary School Logan Easley 2 54
Siena Elementary School Tracy Logsdon 1 27
Stoddard Elementary School Kristin Barrus 1 30
Stoddard Elementary School Kimberly Buck 1 30
Stoddard Elementary School Wendy Scott 1 30
Summit Elementary School Danielte Ashby 1 28
Summit Elementary School Pam Buchheister 1 28
Summit Elementary School Jennifer Cooper 1 27
Summit Elementary School John Derr 1 29
Summit Elementary School Mary Fraley 1 27
Summit Elementary School Andy Nauman 1 28
Summit Elementary School Tracy Park 1 27
Summit Elementary School Tracy Renteria-Garcia 1 24
Summit Elementary School Jennifer Shaw 1 28
Summit Elementary School Kimberly Wallace 1 27
Syringa Elementary School Becky Bullock 1 20
Syringa Elementary School Janet Morris 1 19
Syringa Elementary School Kay Syverson 1 19
Trail Wind Elementary School Vorinie McDaniels 1 32
Trail Wind Elementary School Mary Norris 1 105
Ustick Elementary School Maria Gothard 1 30
Ustick Elementary School Gem Moran 1 30
Ustick Elementary School Julie Thomasen 1 30
Valley View Elementary School Nadine Chaffee 1 25
Valley View Elementary School Joan Harrie 1 25
Valley View Elementary School Kathy Pound 1 25
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Van Buren Elementary School Steven Escobedo 1 29
Van Buren Elementary School Becky Gan 1 28
Van Buren Elementary School Ben Jackson 1 28
Van Buren Elementary School Courtney Lynch 1 28
Van Buren Elementary School Chris Tiner 1 27
Van Buren Elementary School Cindy Wells 1 29
Wapello Elementary School Anita Ellis 1 25
Wapello Elementary School Kay Sorenson 1 25
Washington Elementary School Jan Dam ron 1 24
Washington Elementary School Jan Grieve 1 24
Willow Creek Elementary School Nick Channer 1 25
Willow Creek Elementary School Kim Chierici 1 22
Willow Creek Elementary School Rebecca Freitag 1 23
Willow Creek Elementary School M.Montgomery 1 25
Willow Creek Elementary School Julie Moye 1 20
Willow Creek Elementary School Fawn Riha 1 26
Wilson Elementary School Sharlee Hatch 1 25
Wilson Elementary School Susan Martin 1 25
Wilson Elementary School Katrina McGee 1 25
Wilson Elementary School Debbie Peterson 1 30
Wilson Elementary School DAnn Rodwell 1 26
Wilson Elementary School Nikki Search 1 26
Wilson Elementary School Michelle Worley 1 30
Wings Charter Middle School Dave Grindstaff 1 33
Wings Charter Middle School Athena Hildreth 1 33
Wood River Middle School Jeremy Silvis 1 30
Woodside Elementary School Mary Ann Ward 1 70
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The Idaho Power Energy Wise Program has had a significant impact within the community.As illustrated below,the
Program successfully educated a portion of the community about energy efficiency while generating resource savings
through the installation of efficiency measures in homes.Home Survey information was collected to track savings and
provide household consumption and audit data to sponsors.Program evaluations and comments were collected from
teachers,students,and parents/guardians.The following Program elements were used to collect this data:
A.Home Survey and Retrofits
Upon completion of the Program,participating families are asked to complete a Home Survey to assess their resource use,
verify product installation,provide demographic information and measure participation rates.Afew samples of questions
asked are below,while a complete summary of all responses is included in the appendices.
Did your family install the first Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)?Yes -71%
Did your family install the LimeLite Night Light?Yes -86%
Did your family change the way you use energy?Yes -78%
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Did your family change the way you use energy?
Yes No
78%22%
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B.Knowledge Gained
On the Home Survey students were asked to complete a ten question survey before the Program was introduced and
then again after it was completed to determine the learning impact and the knowledge gained through the Program.The
average student answered 7.1 questions correctly prior to being involved in the Program and then improved to answer
8.2 questions correctly following participation.
Survey scores improved from 71%to 82%
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C.Energy Savings Summary
As part of the Program and working with parents or guardians,students installed resource efficiency measures in
their homes.They also measured the pre-existing devices to calculate savings that they generated.Using the family
habits collected from the Home Survey as the basis for this calculation,six thousand three-hundred ninety-four (6,394)
households are expected to save the following resource totals.Savings from these actions and new behaviors will continue
for many years to come.
Projected Resource Savings
Number of Participants:I 6,394 I
Annual Lifetime
Reduction from 13 watt compact fluorescent lamp (CFL):311,517 2,133,678 kWh
Product Life:10000 hours
Reduction from 18 watt compact fluorescent lamp (CFL):345,871 2,368,977 kWh
Product Life:10,000 hours
Reduction from 23 watt compact fluorescent lamp (CFL):431,288 2,954,028 kWh
Product Life:10,000 hours
Reduction from LimeLite®night light:167,872 1,678,719 kWh
Product Life:10 years
Reduction from Filtertone®air filter alarm:34,600 345,995 therms
Product Life:10 years 241,348 2,413,479 kWh
TOTAL PROGRAM SAVINGS:34,600 345,995 therms
1,497,895 11,548,881 kWh
TOTAL PROGRAM SAVINGS PER HOUSEHOLD:5 54 therms
234 1,806 kWh
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D.Participant Response
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Program improvements are based on participant feedback received from each Program.Students,teachers and parents!
guardians are each asked to evaluate relevant aspects of the Program.Each response is reviewed for pertinent information
to both the Program and the Program sponsor.The following is a sample of feedback collected during the Program.
‘..The students loved the boxes.Many of them said they enjoyed calculating the savings with their parents.
Many expressed pride in seeing the items from the kit and knowing they were conserving energy.They felt a
sense of ownership and empowerment:’
Beth Bivens,Galileo Math &Science Magnet
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(A summary of responses can be found in Appendix C)
98%of participating teachers indicated they would conduct the Program again
given the opportunity.
98%of participating teachers indicated they would recommend the Program to their
colleagues.
In my opinion,what the students like best about the material/Program is:
‘..ldeas about conservation -we now have a recycling bin in our room!”
Tricia Hemsley,Claude A.Wilcox Elementary School
“...The light bulbs and night lights -having the family work together:’
Stephanie VanOrsow,Idaho Arts CharterSchool
“...The wristbands were a big hit.They really liked the soap activity and apple activity:’
Joyce Pearson,Indian Hills Elementary
“...Things were”real”to them -it connected with them:’
Andrea Wallin,Park Ridge Elementary School
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Teacher Response (cont.)
As a teacher,the aspect of the Program/materials I liked best was:
‘..AII materials.It was great!”
Juliana Lookhart,Birch Elementary School
“...The experiments included.Hands-on is so wonderfuL”
Carol Briggs,Birch Elementary School
“...The teacher materials were excellent!!!Easy to use and follow lesson plans,the option of extra activities
and ideas were great.I would definitely want to do this program again next year!”
Katie Stawser,Desert Springs ElementarySchool
“...Well organized!”
Andrea Wallin,Park Ridge Elementary School
“...The program materials fit so well with so many of our education standards:’
Cheri Warren,Ridge Crest Elementary School
‘..Easy to use,ready to teach:’
Wendy Scott,Stoddard Elementary
In the future,one thing I would change would be:
“..Nothing.This is a great program:’
Creed Robinson,Hagerman Elementary
“...l would like the due date for the project to be June 1st.This would help because the project would not
interfere with our state testing:’
Daniel Cieslik,l.B.Perrine Elementary
“...Color pictures:’
Sally Rutten,Lewis and Clark Elementary
“...Provide in-class worksheet or quiz:’
Wendy Scott,Stoddard Elementary
“...Student workbooks in Spanish:’
Kim Chierici,Willow Creek ElementarySchool
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Dear Idaho PowerEnergy Wine Representatives
This message into thank you for including the sixth grade sit Hansen Elementary School in your
Energy Wine program.The students were very excited about the ‘kits”and Impatient to get them
home.I felt It was important to go over the learning materials and activities in class before sending the
kits home,I think it helped to motivate them to pay attention arid do their best work as we Went
through the activities.
I feel this was worthwhile time spent in class and it supplemented our unit on environmental
science nicely,My students did not understand about renewable and non’renewable resources nor did
they know the whole story of fossil fuels.We live in an area where wind generation is becoming more
and more prevalent and in a prime area to discussjustwhat an aquifer is and how it relates to us.I feel
the one rising that is needed is to have the take home workbook available in Spanivh.I would send
home both versions with my students that come from Spanish speaking homes so that they can work
side by side with their parents.
Thank you again for including us.I hope these lessons learned will be something my students
tan use for a lifetime.
To Whom It May Concern,
I would like to offer my endorsement ofthe Electricity unit that Idaho power sponsored
for our 4’s’graders.The kit included a great workbook for at home studies with their parents.It
also included a kit that encouraged parents and students to help make their home more energy
efficient with light bulbs,a nightlight,a temperature ruler,and a filter alarm.The students had a
wonderful time working with their parents as they installed these items,and figured out how
much energy they would save!
The workbook fur school helped with so many ofthe science standards.We teach an
electricity kit and this was a wonderful way to wrap tap what the students had learned,it gave the
students a “real life”understanding ofelectricity and how important conservation is.
Thanks so much for offering these materials to our classrooms.What a great community
partner.
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Debbie Cottonware,6n grade
Hansen Elementary School
Hansen,Idaho
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Parent Comments:From both a utility and teacher perspective,parent/guardian involvement with Program activities
and their children is of paramount interest.When parents/guardians take an active role in their child’s education it helps
the schools and strengthens the educational process considerably.When students successfully engage their families in the
retrofit and home efficiency projects,utility efficiency messages have been powerfully delivered to two generations in the
same household.The Program is a catalyst for this family interaction,which is evidenced by the parent/guardian comments
which are received each year.An excerpt is presented below.
ParentlGuardian Response
What comments would you like to express to your child’s Program sponsor?
“...Eye opening to adults”
Brian Decker,Birch Elementary
“..Thank you!It makes our son think twice about leaving lights on”
WendeyHoagland,Birch Elementary
“..Thank you!We appreciate you!”
Sheila &William Guchess,Ellis Elementary School
“..Good job.I wish more people conserved and actually cared about the environment:’
Russell Maw,Galileo Math &Science Magnet
“...This is a great program to help make the kids and parents alike aware of how to save energy”
Lorinda Bagley,Idaho Arts Charter
As a parent which aspect of the Program did you like best?
“...Having our child learn about energy conservation and how to do our part to help reduce energy
conservation”
Scott Ratkowski,Birch Elementary
“...Calculating the kilowatt-hours saved per year”
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E.Program Enhancements
In addition to increasing resource awareness and efficiency,the Program strengthens bonds between sponsors and their
communities.The Program has been designed from start to finish with this in mind.Some of the steps taken to ensure our
sponsors receive the greatest possible exposure are as follows:
Promotion of Sponsor Programs:Program materials can be used to publicize and boost enrollment in additional
efficiency program opportunities.This option was not used,however Energy Wise can easily promote residential programs
such as toilet replacement or other programs.
Custom Branding:Each Resource Action Kit was labeled with the Idaho Power logo.In addition to the Resource Action
Kit,the Introduction to Parent Letter,and Teacher Program Evaluation featured sponsor branding.
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APPENDICES
Appendix Contents
A.Energy Savings Projections 23
B.Home Survey and Retrofit Data 26
C.Teacher Evaluation Data 30
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Projected Savings from 13 Watt CFL Retrofit
Average length of use:
Product life:
Average incandescent light bulb uses:
Compact fluorescent light bulb uses:
Energy saved per year:
Energy saved over life expectancy:
Installation /participation rate of:
Number of Participants
Reduction from compact fluorescent light bulb:
Annual kWh:
Lifetime kWh:
1,460 hours per year3
10,000 hours1
60 watts per hour
13 watts per hour
69 kWh
470 kWh
311,517 kWh
2,133,678 kWh
Provided by manufacturer.
2 Data reported by program participants.
Assumption (4 hours per day)
Projected Savings from 18 Watt CFL Retrofit
Average length of use:
Product life:
Average incandescent light bulb uses:
Compact fluorescent light bulb uses:
Energy saved per year:
Energy saved over life expectancy:
Installation /participation rate of:
Number of Participants
Reduction from compact fluorescent light bulb:
1 460 hours per year3
10,000 hours1
75 watts per hour
18 watts per hour
83 kWh
570 kWh
65%2
6,394 2
Annual kWh:
Lifetime kWh:
345,871 kWh
2,368,977 kWh
1 Provided by manufacturer.
2 Data reported by program participants.
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Projected Savings from 23 Watt CFL Retrofit
Average length of use:1,460 hours per year3
Product life:10,000 hours1
Average incandescent light bulb uses:100 watts per hour
Compact fluorescent light bulb uses:23 watts per hour
Energy saved per year:112 kWh
Energy saved over life expectancy:770 kWh
Installation I participation rate of:60%2
Number of Participants 6,394 2
Reduction from compact fluorescent light bulb:
Annual kWh:431,288 kWh
Lifetime kWh:2,954,028 kWh
1 Provided by manufacturer.
2 Data reported by program participants.
Assumption (4 hours per day)
Projected Savings from Night Light Retrofit
Average length of use:4,380 hours per year3
Average nightlight uses:7 watts per hour
LimeLite uses:0.03 watts per hour
Product life:10 years1
Energy saved per year:31 kWh per year
Energy saved over life expectancy:305 kWh
Installation /participation rate of:86%2
Number of Participants 6,394 2
Reduction from LimeLite®Night Light:
Annual:167,872 kWh
Lifetime:1,678,719 kWh
1 Provided by manufacturer.
2 Data reported by program participants.
Assumption (12 hours per day)
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Projected Savings from FilterTone®Retrofit
Annual energy use by air conditioner,heat pump or furnace:
Projected increase in efficiency:
Product life:
Energy saved per year:
Energy saved over life expectancy:
Annual energy use by air conditioner,heat pump or furnace:
Projected increase in efficiency:
Product life:
Energy saved per year:
Energy saved over life expectancy:
Installation /participation rate of:
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Number of Participants
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Total reduction from FilterTone alarm:
Provided by manufacturer.
2 Data reported by program participants.
Reichmuth P.E.,Howard.(1999).Engineering Review and Savings Estimates for the ‘Filtertone’
Filter Restriction Alarm.
(2O10,July 7).Retrieved July 7,2010,from U.S.Department of Energy,Energy Information
Administration Residential Energy Consumption Web site:
http://www.eia doe.gov/emeu/recs/recs200 1 /enduse200l /enduse200l html
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84 kWh per year
839 kWh
650 therms3
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120 therms per year
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Lifetime:
Annual:
Lifetime:
34,600 therms
345,995 therms
241,348 kWh
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Home Survey and Retrofit Data
Home Check-Up
1 What type of home do you live in?
Single family home 8l%
Multi-family (2-4 units)12%
Multi-family (5-20 units)6%
Multi-family (21+units)1%
2 Was your home built before 1992?
Yes 42%
No 58%
3 Is your home owned or rented?
Owned 73%
Rented 27%
4 How many kids live in your home (age 0-17)?
1 10%
2 31%
3 29%
4 17%
5+13%
5 How many adults live in your home (age 18+)?
1 11%
2 73%
3 10%
4 4%
5+2%
6 Does your home have a programmable thermostat?
Yes 71%
No 29%
7 What is the main source of heat in your home?
Natural Gas Furnace 54%
Electric Heater 33%
Propane 4%
Heating Oil 1%
Wood 4%
Other 4%
Due to rounding of numbern,percentages may not add up to 100%.
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8 What type of air conditioning unit do you have?
Central Air Conditioner 71%
Evaporative Cooler 5%
Room Unit 12%
Dont Have One 12%
9 Does your home have a dishwasher?
Yes 86%
No 14%
10 How is your water heated?
Natural Gas 53%
Electricity 47%
Due to rounding of numbers,percentages may not add up to 100%.
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APPENDIX B
Home Activities
1 Did your family install the 13 watt Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)?
Yes 71°h
No 29%
2 If you answered “yes”to question 1,what was the wattage of the incandescent bulb you replaced?
60-watt 41°h
75-watt 8%
100-watt 4%
Other 12%
Don’t Know 15%
Didn’t install the CFL 2O%
3 Did your family install the 18 watt Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)?
Yes 65%
No 35%
4 If you answered yese to question 3,what was the wattage of the incandescent bulb you replaced?
60-watt 24%
75-watt 21%
100-watt 6%
Other 9%
Don’t Know l5%
Didn’t Install the CFL 25%
5 Did your family install the 23 watt Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)?
Yes 60%
No 39%
6 If you answered “yes”to question 5,what was the wattage of the incandescent bulb you replaced?
60-watt i9%
75-watt 11%
100-watt 20%
Other 8%
Don’t Know 15%
Didn’t install the CFL 28%
7 Did your family install the LimeLite Night Light?
Yes 86%
No 14%
8 Did your family raise the temperature on your refrigerator?
Yes 21%
No 79%
9 Did your family lower your water heater settings?
Yes 2g%
No 71%
Due to rounding of numbers,percentages may not add up to 100%.
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Home Activities
10 Did your family install the Filtertone®Alarm?
Yes 45%
No 55%
11.How much did your family turn down the thermostat in winter for heating?
1-2 degrees 22%
3-4 degrees 18%
5+degrees 13%
Didnt Adjust Thermostat 47%
12 Did you work with your family on this program?
Yes 84%
No 16%
13 Did your family change the way they use energy?
Yes 78%
No 22%
14 How would you rate the Energy Wise®Program?
Great 48%()
Pretty good 33%
Okay 17%
Not so good 3%
Due to roundng of numbers,percentages may notadd up to tOO%.
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1 The materials were attractive and easy to use.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Teacher Evaluation Data
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2 The materials and activities were well received by students.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
3 The materials were clearly written and well organized.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
4 The conservation technologies were easy for students to use.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
5 Students indicated that their parents supported the Program.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
6 If you had the opportunity,would you conduct this program again?
Yes
No
7 Would you recommend this program to other colleagues?
Yes
No
Due to rounding of numbers,percentages may not add up to 100%.
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