ESIPs (Energy Savings Improvement Programs) offer districts the opportunity to substantially improve school facilities and reduce school operating costs without conducting a referendum. But many education leaders don’t know that their districts can capture the benefits of an ESIP multiple ways, including through a “do-it-yourself” method, similar to other capital improvements? We will illustrate the pros and cons of each alternative of accomplishing a successful ESIP, as each district's needs are unique and individual, and spotlight the "do-it-yourself" process, and its benefits and pitfalls.
