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District sustainability update highlights utility savings, solar purchase plan and electric bus
Summary
Facilities staff reported decreased electric, natural gas and water usage across several schools, estimated near‑term operational savings of about $150,000 from controls and operational fixes, a plan to buy solar arrays for two schools using an Orange County climate grant, and the imminent delivery of an electric activity bus.
Facilities staff presented the district’s annual sustainability update, reporting measurable reductions in electricity, natural gas and water use and a suite of operational and capital strategies to reduce costs and emissions.
"This is just under a $150,000 in immediate savings by doing things that are simple," the facilities presenter told the board when describing operational fixes such as adjusting building automation schedules, correcting programming errors and conducting on‑site energy audits. The district described targeted inspections at its largest energy consumers and said it found sporadic…
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