Energy Department Recognizes California County In Better Buildings Challenge

This is an excerpt from EERE Network News, a weekly electronic newsletter.

October 28, 2015

The Energy Department on October 22 recognized Placer County, California, for its leadership in improving energy efficiency across its 5-million-square-foot portfolio of county-owned buildings and schools by 20% over 10 years. Through the Energy Department’s Better Buildings Challenge, the county’s showcase project, the Granlibakken conference center and resort, is expecting a 43% reduction in energy use and savings of up to $44,000 each year.

The Granlibakken center is saving energy in its kitchen by replacing obsolete refrigerators, dishwashers and stove-hood …read more