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Board creates sustainability ad hoc committee; initial focus on energy conservation, behavior changes and solar options
Summary
The board established an ad hoc sustainability committee to identify short-term operations changes and long-term renewable energy strategies after initial briefing showed electricity costs are rising and that behavioral and control fixes could yield near-term savings.
The board heard an initial update on a new ad hoc sustainability committee and its early work to identify energy- and resource-saving opportunities across Harford County Public Schools facilities.
Board member Wade Sewell (committee chair) summarized the first meeting and a proposed mission statement: to provide “informed, actionable recommendations and timely updates” that pursue energy and resource conservation, cost containment and environmental stewardship while preserving educational operations. Committee members so far include board members, the assistant superintendent for operations, principals, and supervisors from technology, facilities, procurement and grants; Sewell said the group intends to include representatives from…
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