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Energy Savings - Batavia, Illinois. School District could trim energy bills by $4 million!
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I found this article interesting. With such a large allocation of our tax bills paying for schools, could there be a way to improve their energy efficiency - thereby saving millions over a few short years?  If a relatively small school district like Batavia could save $4M, what would be the potential savings for districts like Naperville 203,204 or Downers Grove, Wheaton?  
"Schools could trim energy bills by $4M Comments  
October 11, 2009  
By DENISE LINKE For The Beacon-News  
BATAVIA -- Batavia schools could save nearly $4 million in energy costs over the next decade by hiring a consulting firm to plug power leaks and find ways to use electricity and natural gas more efficiently.
The School Board approved a contract with Energy Education Inc. last month after looking at cost projections that the district would pay $835,000 in fees between now and 2019 and cut its energy bills by $4.783 million. The Dallas-based firm advertises that it will reimburse clients who save less on energy costs than they spend on the program.
During the next four months, Energy Education Inc. will measure and monitor the climates in all district buildings, including temperature, ... more

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