Decarbonization Roadmap Guide for School Building Decision Makers Released

The Decarbonization Roadmap Guide for School Building Decision Makers and supplemental toolbox of resources is now available to all who are involved in reducing the carbon footprint of school facilities. Released by the New Buildings Institute (NBI), the Decarbonization Roadmap Guide is the product of the Getting to Zero Over Time cohort, a collaborative effort by NBI and Division of the State Architect (DSA) to support K-12 school districts with the development of their own path to achieving zero net energy and zero-carbon across their portfolio.

The Decarbonization Roadmap Guide details steps school districts can take to achieve decarbonization in their facilities. The supplemental toolbox provides templates for school districts to establish formal district-wide policies to improve energy efficiency in school facilities and aids school districts in estimating the potential costs of future renovations and construction.

The achievement of bringing together experts in building decarbonization and representatives from schools on the path to carbon neutrality is an extraordinary undertaking. DSA is thrilled to have played a part as this guide and toolkit will launch school districts at all stages toward healthier, cleaner, and greener schools. Efforts like this will springboard and showcase the leadership of the school sector working towards achieving the California State goal of economy-wide decarbonization by mid-century.

Additional information on the cohort is on DSA’s Achieving Net Zero Energy, Net Zero Carbon and Sustainable School Facilities and NBI’s Schools Collaborate on the Roadmap to Zero Carbon web page.