Nearly every day, a newspaper somewhere in the country is carrying a story about the success of our clients’ energy conservation programs. Below are just a few examples of the great work they are doing, and the privilege it is to serve them in such tangible, noteworthy ways.
May 12, 2008
JPS Doing Its Part District Has Reduced Energy Consumption 16.7 Percent
The Jamestown Public School district’s energy conservation program, which began 30 months ago, has led to a 16.7 percent reduction in the district’s overall energy consumption.
Electric consumption has declined by 4.3 million kilowatt hours and natural gas use has decreased by 156,828 units.
‘‘We are achieving real and significant energy conservation at the district,’’ said Raymond Fashano, district superintendent. ‘‘According to the EPA, our decrease in energy use from electricity along is the equivalent of taking 606 cars off our local roads or planting 1,257 acres of trees in our community. That’s a positive impact on our local environment.’’
The district’s conservation program has also led to a 2.4 million-gallon decrease in water use through the implementation of better water consumption habits.
The Jamestown Public School district has been implementing a rigorous energy savings program with the help Energy Education Inc., a company that specializes in people-driven energy conservation for school districts, universities, colleges and large churches. The program, which guarantees savings and requires no new district money to implement, works to enhance class time comfort and educational goals of the district.
Fashano said he is also pleased with the financial success of the conservation program.
‘‘While being better stewards of our environment, we are also saving significant taxpayer resources. Since our conservation program began, our district has cost avoided over $558,074,’’ Fashano said. ‘‘When Energy Education approached our district, they guaranteed their program would not cost more than the savings we realized. Their guarantee has proven completely correct.’’
Earth Day has been a driving force in raising environmental awareness around the globe and in the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports emissions of the six principal air pollutants have declined by 53 percent since the first Earth Day in 1970. Companies, organizations and individual citizens throughout the country are involved in various conservation activities.