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District energy consultant reports roughly 17% drop in energy use; five buildings earn EPA Energy Star recognition
Summary
Synergistic consultants told the Burlington board their two-year engagement has cut district energy use by about 17%, producing net savings the consultant estimated at roughly $500,000 since the program began and earning Energy Star recognition for five school buildings.
Synergistic, the district's energy consulting partner, presented year-two results to the Burlington Community School District board on July 28, reporting a 14–17% reduction in energy use districtwide compared with the program baseline and cumulative gross savings of roughly $500,000.
John Lyberg, a Synergistic consultant, said the district's 12-month energy-use index fell from about 58 kBtu per square foot in the baseline year to about 48 kBtu per square foot — a roughly 17% reduction. He cautioned that the percentage reduction varies by building; several…
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