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Energy Star Recognizes Escambia School District
May 24, 2012
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has presented an Energy Star School Award to the Escambia County School District.
Energy Star buildings use an average of 35 percent less energy than typical buildings and are also responsible for 35 percent less greenhouse gas emissions than their peers.
And they are also less expensive to operate.
Since it began, the Escambia County School District’s energy conservation program has reduced energy consumption by nearly 23 percent, resulting in a cost avoidance of more than $20 million, according to a district news release.
Last year, the Escambia County School District’s energy savings were equal to more than 83,200,000 kBtu, or more than 12,200 metric tons of CO2. That is like taking nearly 2,200 cars off the road or growing more than 312,000 seedlings for 10 years, according to the district.
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2 Responses to “Energy Star Recognizes Escambia School District”
So did the EPA have to lower the score in order for the school district to get the award ?
The school district could save even more money by fixing the numerous air condition problems at Northview. 60 is a little chilly for a classroom.