Energy costs are an enormous expense for U.S. schools. To help free up more resources for education while strengthening academic learning, the Alliance to Save Energy's Green Schools Program engages students in creating energy-saving activities in their schools, using hands-on, real-world projects.

ASE's Green Schools claims that by promoting basic changes in the operations, maintenance, and individual behavior, the program has achieved reductions in energy use of 5% to 15% percent among participating schools. The program also encourages students to apply the lessons of energy-efficiency message in their homes and communities.