An introduction to the Student Energy Ambassador Development (SEAD) Program in Hawaii. Presented by Mondenna Jamshidi, Program Coordinator of SEAD, at the 2012 Hawaii Environmental Education Symposium Green Jobs in Hawaii session.
4. Why care about energy in
Hawai’i?
The magnified
impact of rising sea
levels…
5. Why care about energy in
Hawai’i?
The magnified impact of rising sea levels…
6. We Pay the Highest Energy
Prices in the US
2012 Electric Prices /kWh
(mainland average is 0.12)
Big Island…………………0.40
Molokai and Lanai……….0.45
Maui……………………….0.38
Oahu………………………0.35
8. WE HAVE A GREATER OPPORTUNITY THAN MOST OF THE
WORLD TO BE A MODEL OF ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
9. Success through Conservation
and Renewables
o
o We begin by reducing our demand for
energy through programs like this.
o We can fulfill that remaining demand with
our diverse and abundant renewable
energy.
10. Energy Independence
Creates Self-Sufficiency:
1. We reduce our energy use
through programs like this
2. We fulfill the remaining energy
demand with our abundant and
diverse renewable energy
11. Hawai’i Clean Energy
Initiative: All eyes on us!
Goal: 70% Clean Energy by 2030
for Hawaii
(40% from Renewable Energy and
30% from efficiency)
14. Who we are…
The Student Energy Ambassador
Development (S.E.A.D.) program
is a unique interactive experience
designed to engage everyone in
the exciting and empowering ways
they can save money on their
electric bills while making a
difference in our community!
15. We have a proven track record…
We reduced Saunders
Hall electricity bill by
$150,000 in one year
without spending a cent!
18. Kalani High School & KES
• Student-to-studen
Training in Hawaii’
Department of Educa
identified over $100,
in savings
19. “After seeing how Kalani High School
students found big savings through this
training, we’re excited to empower all of
Hawaii’s students to reduce the State’s
second largest energy bill!” -Randy Moore,
Hawaii Department of Education Assistant
Superintendent, Office of School Facilities
and Support Services
20. Our proven track record...
Since then we've identified similar low-
to-no cost savings for:
• The Department of Education Office
of Facilities and Support Services
• Molokai Youth Center
• Brigham Young University
• Unity Church
• UHM Hamilton Library
• Kupu Office
• Holmes Hall
24. WHY CARE?
The New Green Economy Awaits…
•The fastest growing sector in Hawaii’s Economy is Renewable Energy
at 8.4% (4 times Hawaii’s average) and paying $58,498
• Sustainability related jobs expected to grow by 26% in the next 2 years
HAWAII
25. Careers
Green economy, Green jobs
KYA Design GroupTamara Armstrong, Sustainability CoordinatorSean Connelly,
Architect Technician / Sustainability Coordinator Vance Arakaki, Sustainability Coordinator
Blue Planet FoundationIvory McClintock, Program SpecialistDavid Aquino, Project
Specialist
KUPU Mari Takemoto-Chock, Urban Corps Development VISTA
Loomis-ISCCarmille Lim
Hawaii Green Living AssociationEmmanuel Zibakalam
SopogyShanna Dacana, Intern
Green Energy OutletJennifer Milholen
Honolulu Recovery Systems (Recycling) Jason Bagwell
…And growing!
29. How it works:
•Today’s training
•Audit
•Support & Fun (Trainers)!
•Goal Setting & Certification
Ceremony (tentative date:
Wed. Aug 22, 2-4pm
•Ongoing implementation
•End of year event
33. Program Assessment
Students will…
1. Learn a shared language of energy literacy
2. To describe why energy matters in Hawaii and
from where energy comes
3. Engage in an interactive, inquiry-based workshop
and learn to use equipment to conduct energy audits
4. Be able to explain to others the importance of
conserving energy
5. Create a plan to reduce their school’s overall
energy consumption
36. Today’s Agenda
•Nametags, team name, team introductions (5 min)
•Introduction of SEAD program (5 min)
•All participants introduce themselves (10 min)
•Overview of energy in Hawaii and energy auditing-
(30 min)
•Plug loads (30 min)
•Break (10 min)
•Lighting (30 min)
•A/C (30 min)
•Workshop to plan week long audit (30 min)
37. Affecting quality of life...
Nearly every person on Big Island
has an energy bill.
38. Energy Kit & Benefits
Benefit: By participating in this program you will receive:
•A $200 energy audit kit
•$50 in incentives and prizes for your group
•Energy-training workshops where participants get hands-
on energy auditing experience, set goals for energy-
saving projects and participate in an Energy Ambassador
Certification Ceremony
•Ongoing mentorship
and support to cultivate
a culture of
energy savings.
Notas do Editor
Building on the Success of UH’s Student MovementThis program builds on the successful Sustainable Saunders initiative that strove to transform one building, Saunders Hall, into a model of sustainability for the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, Hawaii and beyond. A passionate team of students delamped (removed) 50% of the lightbulbs in Saunders, greatly reducing headaches and eyestrains reported by occupants. Combined with timed air conditioning shut downs, they were able to reduce Saunder’s energy use by 24% in one year, saving $149,900 annually without spending a cent.
Building on the Success of UH’s Student MovementThis program builds on the successful Sustainable Saunders initiative that strove to transform one building, Saunders Hall, into a model of sustainability for the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, Hawaii and beyond. A passionate team of students delamped (removed) 50% of the lightbulbs in Saunders, greatly reducing headaches and eyestrains reported by occupants. Combined with timed air conditioning shut downs, they were able to reduce Saunder’s energy use by 24% in one year, saving $149,900 annually without spending a cent.