Custodian, Bert Reid leading the way in savings at Queen Elizabeth School.

Gardens are just a small part of the EarthCARE projects happening at QEPS.

Displays remind both students and staff that we can all make a difference.

Energy Conservation Savings at Queen Elizabeth Public School in Picton, Ontario

June 6, 2006

The EarthCARE team at Queen Elizabeth Public School in Picton, including Team coordinator, Mindru Christian, and Custodians, Pat Johnson, Greg Legere and Bert Reid decided to save energy by removing bulbs in the library open area, a space that includes the library, 5 classrooms and 4 hallways.

Custodian Bert Reid said "A little bit of thought goes a long way. Hydro is going to continue to increase and so it's important to continue to be innovative and get everyone to help out."

From the 167 banks of lights in the library open area, 334 bulbs were removed yet there is still plenty of light. According to Darleen Wolters-Sword, HPEDSB Environmental Technologist predicts that this will likely provide an energy savings of $1117.44 annually.

Not only are they saving energy at QEP, they are planting and mulching the gardens, selling hotdogs to purchase soil, making EarthCARE displays and providing trophy incentives for a job well done with the recycling initiative. Custodian Reid said "It all makes a big difference!"