Since 2013, KSBA-SEMP has tracked the number of ENERGY STAR Labeled Schools in the nation and compared that with data from the U.S. Department of Education on the number of school buildings. In 2006, Kentucky had six ENERGY STAR Labeled Schools and in 2008, the number increased to eight. In August, 2018, Kentucky reached 452 ENERGY STAR Labeled Schools and that number continues to grow. Kentucky remains third in the nation in percentage of ENERGY STAR Labeled Schools illustrating the commitment of local boards of education across Kentucky to implement energy efficient strategies.