OAKVILLE E.S. CAPTURES THE ENERGY FLAG FOR SEPTEMBER 2009

MECHANICSVILLE, MD -- St. Mary’s County Public Schools is committed to a Green School program that educates students on the importance of protecting the environment as we Work Live and Learn for Tomorrow. As part of the program, the school system sponsors a “Top Energy Saver of the Month” initiative that recognizes the conservation efforts of our dedicated students and staff.

Beginning in September and every month through May, each school’s electric consumption will be compared to the same month the previous year to determine the school that saved the most electricity. Since each school’s energy footprint is different, schools only compete against themselves. Each month, the top school will be announced and presented with the energy flag designating it as the “Top Energy Saver of the Month.” The flag will rotate monthly to the next school that achieves this honor.

Oakville Elementary School started the 2009-2010 school year by achieving the top energy savings for the month of September 2009, with a 23 percent reduction in electric consumption compared to their consumption for September 2008. This equates to $1,460 in savings.

The energy flag, to be presented to Oakville Elementary on Monday, October 19, 2009, will be flown at the school until it is presented to the next school to achieve this honor. Congratulations to Oakville Elementary School on being named the “Top Energy Saver of the Month” for September.

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