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The Austin Public Schools Independent School District 492 educates more than 4,400 students in seven school buildings that occupy more than a million square feet of floor space. The district's mission is to work together with family and community to empower all to learn for life, to strive for excellence, and to contribute in a global society. The district views energy efficiency as an important opportunity to teach students about environmental protection while, at the same time, reducing operating costs. Austin Public Schools ISD 492 strives to conserve energy in order to maximize the funds available for instructional programs and support services. The district's partnership with the Schools for Energy EfficiencyTM (SEE) program has provided valuable resources and ideas that have helped meet energy goals and ensure that students are encouraged to change behaviors in order to be good stewards of the environment. To achieve these results,