CCPS Superintendent Issues Directive to Schools to Conserve Energy

Marcus J. Newsome, Ed.D., Superintendent of the Chesterfield County School District, issued a memo to all of the schools outlining measures he expects the schools to take in order to conserve energy.

• Turn off computers, monitors and lights at the end of the day.
• Turn off audiovisual equipment in training and conference rooms, as well as classrooms, when not in use.
• Set up computers to power down when not in use.
• Unplug mobile phone chargers anytime that you are not using them.
• Reduce the number of electrical devices at your desk or work station or in your classroom.
• Clear space in front of air duct supply and return grills to ensure that heating and air conditioning equipment isn't obstructed.