Wenatchee Schools Avoid $433K Energy Fines via Student Program

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  Wenatchee School District avoided an estimated $433,000 in fines“Wenatchee School District (WSD) has been notified by the Washington State Department of Commerce that, due to the work of its Student Energy Managers (SEM) program, the district has avoided an estimated $433,000 fine under the state's Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS).”
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  The avoidance of fines was under Washington State's Clean Buildings Performance Standard“Wenatchee School District (WSD) has been notified by the Washington State Department of Commerce that, due to the work of its Student Energy Managers (SEM) program, the district has avoided an estimated $433,000 fine under the state's Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS).”
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  Wenatchee School District employed high school students in its Student Energy Managers program“The SEM program, a partnership between Wenatchee School District and Advanced Energy Management (AEM), employs Wenatchee High School students in real, paid roles inspecting district buildings, collecting utility data, and tracking energy performance to meet state compliance requirements.”
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  The program was run with Advanced Energy Management and Chelan County PUD“The SEM program, a partnership between Wenatchee School District and Advanced Energy Management (AEM), employs Wenatchee High School students in real, paid roles inspecting district buildings, collecting utility data, and tracking energy performance to meet state compliance requirements. Working alongside AEM's professional team and Chelan County PUD, SEM interns have helped reduce district-wide energy use by more than 30% and generated total savings of $87,649 to date.”
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  The program has reduced district energy use by over 30%“Working alongside AEM's professional team and Chelan County PUD, SEM interns have helped reduce district-wide energy use by more than 30% and generated total savings of $87,649 to date.”
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  The program saved $87,649 since 2023No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The district's 278,000-square-foot high school, classified as a Tier 1 building, faced a July 2026 compliance deadline“Wenatchee High School, at 278,000 square feet, is classified as a Tier 1 building with a July 2026 compliance deadline;”
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  Students also helped 11 other Tier 1 buildings avoid fines“SEM interns have helped 11 Tier 1 buildings across the region avoid compliance fines and are currently supporting 37 Tier 2 buildings — including the Town Toyota Center, Confluence Health (CVCH), NCW Libraries, NCESD, JCPenney, and Cashmere School District — working toward compliance at no cost through Washington's Early Adopter Incentive program.”
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  Students supported 37 Tier 2 buildings through Washington's Early Adopter Incentive program“SEM interns have helped 11 Tier 1 buildings across the region avoid compliance fines and are currently supporting 37 Tier 2 buildings — including the Town Toyota Center, Confluence Health (CVCH), NCW Libraries, NCESD, JCPenney, and Cashmere School District — working toward compliance at no cost through Washington's Early Adopter Incentive program.”