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| Ranking |
Effective Practice |
| Description |
In response to the Governor's call to reduce energy use by 15 percent in government buildings, the City of Atascadero launched Phase I of a two-part energy conservation program that included no- and low-cost efforts in its six facilities. City staff compared monthly kilowatt readings for each facility over the previous three years to establish a baseline amount for all city-owned and city-operated buildings. City staff then prepared a cost/benefit report, which was revised by an external consultant, on various potential energy-saving solutions. Changes were made in HVAC settings, office equipment, weatherization, and employee training/behavior and schedules. |
| Goal / Mission |
The goal of this project was to reduce energy usage in government buildings. Long-term objectives were: Research solar, wind and new roofing project; and consider replacing and upgrading wastewater treatment equipment, which was the city's biggest energy user (representing approximately 47 percent of the annual kilowatt usage.) |
| Results / Accomplishments |
The city spent roughly $1,600 on improvements, which resulted in energy savings of 18,474 kWh per month or a 30 percent reduction when compared with usage in 2000. Atascadero also began investigating potential projects for Phase II, including solar and wind power and new roofing.
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| Categories |
Environment / Energy & Sustainability
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| Organization(s) |
City of Atascadero |
| Source |
Flex Your Power Efficiency Partnership |
| Date of Publication |
2006 |
| Date of Implementation |
2000 |
| Location |
City: Atascadero, CA |
| Primary Contact |
Geoff English, Deputy Community Services Director
6500 Palma Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 461-5000
english@atascadero.org
http://www.atascadero.org
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