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Highlands district reports about 13% drop in projected energy costs after audits and scheduling changes

3209932 · May 7, 2025
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The Highlands County School District energy manager told the board the district spent about $3.43 million on energy in 2024 and projects roughly $2.85 million for 2025, a projected savings of about $185,000 tied to audits, AC scheduling and LED rollouts.

The Highlands County School Board heard an energy update on district utility spending from Edwin Delgado, the district’s manager of energy and utility, who said the district’s proactive measures have produced early savings.

Delgado told the board the district’s total energy expenditure for 2024 was approximately $3,430,000 and the two most expensive months were February and November because of heating and cooling…

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