Portland Public Schools

Portland, Oregon

501 N. Dixon•Portland, OR 97227•(503) 916-2000

Nine of our schools earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR rating

2/13/2017

PPS students and staff representing: Benson Polytechnic High School, Wilson High School, Cleveland High School, Stephenson Elementary School, Chapman Elementary School, James John Elementary School, Chief Joseph Elementary, Sunnyside Environmental K-8, and Richmond Elementary School

PPS students and staff representing: Benson Polytechnic High School, Wilson High School, Cleveland High School, Stephenson Elementary School, Chapman Elementary School, James John Elementary School, Chief Joseph Elementary, Sunnyside Environmental K-8, and Richmond Elementary School
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At a ceremony on February 10 at Wilson High School in SW Portland, nine PPS schools were recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for achieving ENERGY STAR certification. To receive this certification, a building must perform in the top 25% of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency, and meet strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA. ENERGY STAR schools use an average of 35% less energy, and also release 35% less carbon dioxide.

Read the full press release here.

The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.

District Title VI & Title IX Contact: Greg Wolleck, HS Regional Administrator (503-916-3963)
District 504 Contact: Tammy Jackson, Director, Student Services (503-916-5460)
American Disabilities Act Contact: Human Resources (503-916-3544)

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