The comparative case study began in July 2009 with observations of District A's first SEP&EP development meeting and concluded in January 2011 with the submission of District B's final SEP&EP. Between ten and fifteen SEP&EP development meetings were held in each district. SEP&EP development meetings included reviewing existing school energy policies and/or energy curriculum, touring a school facility on an energy audit, drafting policies and/or curriculum, and attending school board meetings and teacher in-services.