WEEK 4 – RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

CONTENTS

About the activity – ................................................................................................................................. 2

Benefits of Policy for school ......................................................................................................................... 2

Steps for the activity – ............................................................................................................................ 2

Closure - ................................................................................................................................................... 3

Energy Conservation Policy (Draft) ....................................................................................................... 4

Purpose – (Group can re-define or draft a different statement)............................................................. 4

Benefits of Policy – (At-least 3 more benefits) .................................................................................... 4

Applied activity for the month- Spread the awareness ....................................................................... 5

The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.”

― Herbert Spencer

ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY

ABOUT THE ACTIVITY –

The purpose of Energy Conservation policy is to put measures in place to realistically and comprehensively

reduce energy consumption, and improve energy efficiency in the school campus and spread awareness

about good practice and behaviour

BENEFITS OF POLICY FOR SCHOOL

1. Reduce and stabilise energy consumption across the school

2. Encourage a culture of energy conservation within students and staff

3. Reduce energy consumption throughout the school through the active efforts of students.

STEPS FOR THE ACTIVITY –

DAAC President as a facilitator –

• Explain the purpose and importance of making an Energy Conservation policy for the school.

• Select Method A or Method B as applicable to your school and describe the activity to students.

Method A –

As per your research, if your school has an existing policy for Energy Conservation, distribute the copy of

the policy among groups and explain the task.

I. Each group will check the details and read the policy as given below:

1. Date of Policy

2. Members of the committee

3. Where has it been displayed?

4. How is it communicated to students?

5. Who monitors/supervises the actual implementation of policy?

II. Come up with the area of improvement based on your Energy Audit Report and presented sug-

gestions to reduce energy consumption.

III. Make a separate amendment sheet, including your group’s suggestions.

IV. Display them in the classroom.

V. One representative from each group will come and present.

Method B –

If there is no policy in your school, divide the students into groups, and explain the task.

1. Distribute the policy formation handout to each group.

2. Ask them to discuss within the group, what all statements should go into the Policy documents as

per your learnings during Energy Audit.

3. Finalise 10 points to be included in the draft policy and display the same in the classroom.

4. One representative from the group will come and present the points and why they want these

points to be included in the draft policy.

CLOSURE -

I. Discuss and finalise the draft policy

II. DAAC President and the Vice President need to –

A. Compile the amendment sheets of all groups and submit the copy to Principal and com-

mittee members for approval.

B. Collate all points and finalise the draft policy with the help of the DA teacher and pre-

sent it to the Principal.

Points to remember –

1. The policy should be based on your observations and recommendations on Energy usage on the

school campus.

2. At least 2 teachers should be involved during the formulation of the new policy.

3. After the final draft, DAAC members need to take approval from the Principal with signature and

stamp of the school.

4. Final copies should be displayed at prominent areas like Entrance Hall, Assembly hall, Classrooms,

Computer, and other labs, Staff room, etc.

ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY (DRAFT)

PURPOSE – (GROUP CAN RE-DEFINE OR DRAFT A DIFFERENT STATEMENT)

The purpose of this policy is to put measures in place to realistically and comprehensively reduce energy con-

sumption and improve energy efficiency on campus consistent with the needs for a safe, secure, inviting campus

community. This is to be accomplished by developing an aggressive and progressive approach for efficient en-

ergy use by all students, staff, and visitors.

BENEFITS OF POLICY – (AT-LEAST 3 MORE BENEFITS)

1. Will help to reduce the energy consumption in the school campus.

APPLIES TO - ___________________________________________________________________

POLICY FRAMEWORK – (MENTION 10 POINTS TO CONSERVE ENERGY TO BE INCLUDED IN THE POLICY)

For e.g.. It is mandatory to switch off lights and fans before leaving the classroom and it is the responsibil-

ity of the person leaving the last from the room.

1. ___________________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________________________________

4. ___________________________________________________________________________

5. ___________________________________________________________________________

6. ___________________________________________________________________________

7. ___________________________________________________________________________

8. ___________________________________________________________________________

9. ___________________________________________________________________________

10. ___________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT:

Name and Designation of DAAC President and Vice -President-

______________________________________________________________________________

Name of Teachers involved –

1. ________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________

APPROVED BY:

(Principal Name and Signature with School Stamp)

APPROVED ON:

Date and Year

EFFECTIVE ON:

DD/MM/YY

REVIEW CYCLE:

Annual (As Needed)

Monitoring committee –

(will be responsible to keep track on the implementation of the policy within school campus on a regular

basis) – to be decided by the teacher, 2-3 members of DAAC.

APPLIED ACTIVITY FOR THE MONTH- SPREAD THE AWARENESS

1. Each group will take responsibility to display 1 copy of the draft policy on selected locations – like,

DA Wall/display board, Entrance, Computer lab, and other labs, Assembly hall, Staff rooms, Cor-

ridors, etc.

2. Each group will spread awareness about the policy to teaching, non-teaching, and support staff

of the school.

3. Spread the word by discussing with the parents too