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R-52: Cool Schools Washington
EHB 2561—a bill to retrofit school buildings and put energy savings toward education—passed the legislature and is now on its way to the people for a vote. The upcoming election gives Washington voters the chance to vote for investments in schools, healthy kids, jobs, and smart energy savings—it’s a win, win, win, win for Washington. From the financing mechanisms to the metrics for measuring success, this Daily Score series evaluates the referendum’s promise to make local school buildings healthier and more efficient, as well as the potential to generate green-jobs and energy savings that schools can put toward education.
Posts on R-52: Cool Schools Washington
17. Thoughts on Referendum 52
Borrowing to upgrade schools is still worth doing.
16. Energy-Efficient Schools: Ready and Waiting
Schools are no strangers to energy efficiency, they just need the funding.
15. Energy-Efficient Schools: Improved Classroom Comfort
The benefits of energy efficiency often extend beyond the power bill.
14. Sustainability Is On the Ballot
Washington targets schools for energy efficiency.
13. Energy-Efficient Schools: An Easy "A"
Energy grants give schools the impetus to start saving money.
12. Referendum 52: Final Fact Check
Look at the facts when considering Referendum 52.
11. Energy-Efficient Schools: An Age-Old Tale
Aberdeen School District shows that Washington schools are no stranger to energy efficiency.
10. R-52:The Big Debate
Sightline takes on R-52 critics on TVW.
9. R52: The Olympian Makes Sausage
Referendum 52 isn't confusing at all.
8. Referendum 52: Going Local
Local school districts control the benefits of R52.
