Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is one of the largest districts in the nation serving over 542,680 students with a portfolio of over 1,200 schools and associated centers, which include 13,500 buildings distributed across 6,387 acres of land.
PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENTS
50% GHG reduction in 10 years
20% reduction in Energy Intensity
20% reduction in Water Intensity
LAUSD IS PARTICIPATING IN THE FOLLOWING DOE PROGRAMS:
| Better Climate Challenge | Â | Better Buildings Challenge | Â | Low Carbon Pilot |
| Water Savings Network | Â | Zero Energy Schools Accelerator |
LAUSD plans to meet its energy goal by leveraging some of its current programs, including: Proposition 39 (Clean Energy Jobs Act), lighting replacement and retrofits, water fixture retrofits, education and awareness programs, by expanding the current 19 MW onsite solar system, as well as participating in energy reduction incentives such as demand response. LAUSD has committed to a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across their portfolio within 10 years using a 2016 baseline. The district has completed 135 certified projects through the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) and 5 LEED certified projects.
| GHG Emissions Goals |
|---|
| 50%Reduction in Scope 1 & 2 Emissions | Progress |
| Energy Goals |
| 20%Reduction In Energy Intensity 20% Reduction in Portfolio Energy Intensity from a 2014 baseline by 2024. Based on a commitment of 70 million square feet.
| Progress |
| 3%Cumulative (vs. Baseline) | Water Goals |
| 20%Reduction in Water Intensity 20% Reduction in Portfolio Water Intensity from a 2014 baseline by 2024. Based on a commitment of 70 million square feet.
| Progress |
| 20%Cumulative (vs. Baseline) |
