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Scottsdale schools cut energy costs
May 14, 2008 1:41 PM
Green efforts in the Scottsdale (Ariz.)
district have resulted in more than $400,000 in energy rebates from
utility companies. The district's energy-saving steps include
purchasing toilet paper that comes without a cardboard core, which
school
officials estimate will conserve 6.4 tons of cardboard. Waterless
urinals have been installed in high schools. Each saves about 40,000
gallons of water per year. School buildings now have white, reflective
roofs, and classrooms have lighting controlled by motion sensors. New
lamps and ballasts are saving 40 to 50 percent on energy costs.
To read The Arizona Republic article, click here.
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