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Energy Conservation Goals: - Reduce energy use intensity 20% from FY 2013-2014 baseline by FY 2023-2024
- Transition to 100% clean, renewable energy in our electricity sector by 2030 and in all energy sectors by 2040
Energy Conservation Progress: 
14% Non-renewable Energy Use Decrease for FY 2023-2024
*Due to the COVID pandemic, LAUSD began running ventilation systems 24/7 to protect student and staff health. Before the pandemic, the District saw a 15% decrease in electricity use and a 5% decrease in natural gas use.
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Water Stewardship Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by 20% from FY 2013-2014 baseline by FY 2023-2024
- Reduce the amount of potable water for non-potable use
- Reduce groundwater pollution and replenish underground aquifers
Water Stewardship Progress:
28% Water Use Reduction for FY 2023-2024
Since FY 2013-14, LAUSD has conserved 3,785,053,107 gallons of drinking water, which is enough water to fill over 7,724 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
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High-Performance Schools Goals:
- Ensure a safe, healthy, and comfortable learning environment in energy and water efficient schools working with Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
1 CHPS Verified projects completed in 2024High-Performance Schools Progress:
Completed as of FY 2023-2024:
142 CHPS certified projects
7 LEED certified projects
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Campus Ecology Goals:- Remove 30% of asphalt paving to provide green schoolyards
- Connect green spaces to STEAM learning
- Increase permeable surfaces to encourage storm water infiltration
- Reduce heat island effect
Campus Ecology Progress:
70 SEEDS gardens and 16 Outdoor Classrooms completed as of FY 2022-2023
59 campus Greening Projects underway as of FY 2023-24
Over 100 Greening Projects planned to be completed by 2026
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Emerging Technologies Goals:
- Work with industry leaders, innovators, utilities and municipal partners to identify and pilot emerging sustainability technologies
Emerging Technologies Progress:
7 Sustainability Emerging Technology pilot projects in development for 2022/23
3 Water Conservation and
4 Energy Efficiency pilot projects to incorporate innovative technology
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Awareness and Outreach Goals:
- Raise awareness about sustainability
- Develop partnerships to provide experiential, place-based learning, and link sustainability with curriculum and workforce development
- Encourage and celebrate sustainability leadership and school-based sustainability efforts
4 education and awareness programs with a focus on energy and water conservation being offered in FY 2023-2024Awareness and Outreach Progress:
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Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Goal:
- Reduce the District's GHG emissions
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Progress:
78,537 MTCO2e (a measure of GHG emissions) were emitted in FY 2023-2024
23% decrease in GHG emissions in FY 2023-2024 from FY 2018-2019 baseline*
*Due to COVID pandemic, the District ran ventilation systems 24/7 to help protect the health of students and staff. Prior to this pandemic period, the District saw a 24% decrease in emissions.
