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Burlington schools earn Energy Star awards; district reports nearly $700,000 in energy cost avoidance

Burlington Community School District Board of Education · February 10, 2026
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District energy staff told the board six buildings earned EPA Energy Star recognition this year and credited energy‑management work with roughly $700,000 in avoided costs and a 15% reduction in energy use index since the program began.

John, introduced as the district energy specialist, told the Burlington Community School District board that six buildings qualified for EPA Energy Star recognition this cycle, up from five the prior year. "We are proud to say that the Burlington School District had six buildings that qualified for Energy Star," he said, and he circulated certificates and data to board members.

The presentation described how the EPA scoring works (temperature and humidity controls,…

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