Energy Conservation and Efficiency Practices of Valencia National High School, Mindanao, Philippines

This study examines the energy conservation and efficiency practices of employees atValencia National High School (VNHS) in Bukidnon, Philippines, with the aim ofproposing institutional policies that strengthen sustainability. Using a quantitativedescriptive design, data were gathered from 236 employees and ana lyzed throughdescriptive statistics and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The findings indicate that whileemployees practice basic conservation measures, gaps remain in adopting moreadvanced strategies such as energy-efficient lighting and minimizing standby power.Results indicated that employees generally have positive habits (M = 3.07, 76.75%) inconserving energy. Respondents demonstrated strong knowledge of conservation (M =3.23, 80.75%) and positive attitudes toward efficiency (M = 3.21, 80.25%), thou ghresults varied slightly across age groups and occupational roles. Administrators andolder employees scored higher than their counterparts, while gender differences wereminimal. The results suggest that individual awareness is present, but consistentbehavior requires structured institutional reinforcement. Policy recommendationsinclude scheduled use of appliances, restrictions on non-essential devices, andinvestment in energy-efficient technologies. The study contributes to ongoingconversations on school-based sustainability and highlights the importance of aligningemployee behavior with institutional policy.