2024
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Academic stars and Energy Stars, an assessment of student academic achievement and school building energy efficiency
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2020.111859
Apriesnig, Jenny L.
North America
Modeling
Observational
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Temperature
Lighting
Test performance
Energy Star
Energy efficiency
Student achievement
Indoor environmental quality
Panel data analysis linked Energy Star scores of 47 school buildings to standardized test outcomes. Results showed no trade-off between energy efficiency and academic performance. Visual and thermal comfort were positively associated with learning.
2020