Norman Public Schools has earned U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Certification for 25 district buildings, up from 14 last year, an increase of nearly 80 percent. This significant growth reflects the district’s continued commitment to energy efficiency and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources. Notably, every district building submitted for certification earned approval.
"We're incredibly proud to have 25 of our buildings recognized with ENERGY STAR Certification," Deputy Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer for Norman Public Schools Justin Milner said. "This achievement reflects years of intentional work by our operations team, campus staff and our partners to reduce energy consumption while maintaining comfortable, healthy learning environments for students and employees."
To earn ENERGY STAR Certification, buildings must perform in the top 25% of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency while meeting strict standards for indoor air quality and ventilation.
The following Norman Public Schools buildings earned ENERGY STAR Certification:
Adams Elementary School
Administration Building
Alcott Middle School
Cleveland Elementary School
Dimensions Academy
Eisenhower Elementary School
Irving Middle School
Jackson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Kennedy Elementary School
Lakeview Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Longfellow Middle School
Madison Elementary School
McKinley Elementary School
Monroe Elementary School
Norman High School
Norman North High School
Reagan Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School
Truman Elementary School
Truman Primary
Washington Elementary School
Whittier Middle School
Wilson Elementary School
Utility costs remain one of the district's largest operating expenses. Through its partnership with Cenergistic, Norman Public Schools continues to implement a comprehensive, behavior-based energy conservation program focused on reducing energy consumption, improving operational efficiency and maximizing taxpayer dollars.
The district's Energy Specialist, Sarah Chan, works closely with campus staff and Cenergistic engineers to monitor energy usage, optimize building systems and identify opportunities for additional savings. Through ongoing education, data analysis and building performance monitoring, the district has significantly reduced its energy use while creating more sustainable facilities.
"Our commitment to energy conservation allows us to invest more resources where they matter most: our students and classrooms," Milner said. "This recognition demonstrates what's possible when an entire district works together toward a common goal."
Since 1986, Cenergistic has helped schools and other organizations save billions of dollars in utility costs through science-based energy conservation strategies and advanced building optimization technology. The company's programs help organizations reduce utility consumption without requiring upfront capital investments or major equipment replacements.