Utilities report: district utility costs near $4.7M annually; LED and turf‑removal projects underway
Operations presented five‑year utility trends: rising costs (about $4.7M annually), increased water (outdoor use >75%), steady electricity and declining natural gas; an energy performance contract is replacing lighting with LEDs and plumbing work is scheduled, and the district is pursuing grants and electric-bus charging infrastructure.
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The board received the annual utilities and energy-department report. Operations staff summarized five-year trends and current projects intended to reduce ongoing utility costs and support sustainability.
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