Organizational Culture:

Planning & Policy

START Metric #16:

Strategic Planning

Guides & Resources

Additional Resources

  • Sustainability Stock Take for Districts

    From the New Buildings Institute, a primer to help you take stock of current stakeholders and activities in the district so you can uncover existing relevant plans, goals, and policies.

  • Affordable Zero Energy K–12 Schools: The Cost Barrier Illusion

    From the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a report on the costs of renovations and energy efficiency upgrades versus long term savings.

  • The Financial Case for Net-Zero Schools

    From UndauntedK12, a report on aggregated cost savings versus the costs of building inefficiencies.


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