53 Midwest buildings receive Energy Star Status
Eleven schools in Grand Rapids, Grandville, Comstock Park and Belding have been awarded the EPA’s Energy Star Status for energy saving strategies and practices. These buildings join 41 others across the Midwest in reducing energy consumption by nearly one-third.
According to excerpts from the story:
Last year, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded Energy Star status to 53 office buildings, schools, hospitals, public buildings and college dormitories in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
“These buildings are among the nation’s top energy savers,” said Regional Administrator Mary A. Gade. “They use about one-third less energy than average buildings which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and saves money.”
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