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Madera County OKs investment‑grade audit to identify energy‑saving projects
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to partner with Southland Industries for a $26,000 investment‑grade audit to refine a preliminary energy assessment and identify prioritized projects (LED, HVAC, solar, water conservation, backup power) that could lower utility and operating costs.
The Madera County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Sept. 23 to authorize county staff to partner with Southland Industries to complete an investment‑grade audit (IGA) of county facilities, following a preliminary energy audit the firm performed earlier this year. The board action funds the IGA with up to $26,000 and instructs staff to return with project scoping and firm cost proposals for work that could include lighting, HVAC replacements, building controls, solar PV and water‑savings measures.
The vote advances a plan to turn a preliminary, county‑wide energy review into an actionable project pipeline. Joel Baguley, chief administrative officer, told the board county staff had invited both Southland Industries and the county’s…
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