Our Commitment to Sustainability

Norman Public Schools has a strong history of embracing energy conservation and protecting natural resources while exercising sound financial management. In 2024-2025, we are excited to share with the community the new programs that further strengthen our commitment to being an environmentally conscious school district. The links below will provide information about what we are doing to increase energy awareness within our school community, adopt renewable energy sources, and expand and promote environmental programs.

Norman North Solar Production
Irving Solar Production
Energy Program
Energy Setbacks
Green Trays Program
Energy Use Index
Renewable Energy Resolution
Energy Program Guidelines
This Month in Energy
Apply to be a Green School
Energy Program Impact
America Recycles Day November 15 Reduce. Reuse. Recycling is a way to take trash and turn it into new products! Recycling is good for us and the environment because it reduces the use of new raw materials used to produce new products. There are many processes used today to recycle all types of waste. Did you know? Every year, the average American uses wood and paper products equal to 17 trees. 9% of the world's plastic waste has been recycled. The rest ends up in landfills and the environment. Do Your Part Remember to recycle these common items: paper and cardboard, plastic bags and jugs, metal cans, glass containers.

Environmental Impact Our energy savings amounts to decreased CO2 emissions by 1172 metric tons. This reduced use is equivalent to: CO2 (exhaust) generated by driving as average vehicle 2,908,598 miles. Eliminating greenhouse gasses emitted by 405 tons of waste recycled. Amount of greenhouse gasses emitted for an entire year by 148 average homes. Amount of carbon sequestered by 19,375 trees for 10 years.

Sarah Chan, NPS Energy Specialist

Sarah Chan

Energy Specialist

Email Sarah Chan
405-412-1908

Sarah Chan is the Energy Specialist for Norman Public Schools. She has 20 years of teaching experience, including at Irving Middle School and Washington Elementary. While at Irving, She served as co-sponsor of the Students for Solar Club and developed a passion for increasing energy efficiency and exploring ways to bring renewable energy projects to our school. Her vision is to expand sustainability opportunities across the district.

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Chalkout, Youth Climate Action