{"id":749735,"date":"2023-04-20T15:48:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T19:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/comed-programs-help-public-schools-reduce-both-energy-use-and-carbon-footprint\/"},"modified":"2023-04-20T15:48:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T19:48:08","slug":"comed-programs-help-public-schools-reduce-both-energy-use-and-carbon-footprint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/comed-programs-help-public-schools-reduce-both-energy-use-and-carbon-footprint\/","title":{"rendered":"ComEd Programs Help Public Schools Reduce Both Energy Use and Carbon Footprint"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ComEd Programs Help Public Schools Reduce Both Energy Use and Carbon Footprint<\/b><\/p>\n

Downers Grove District 58 identified opportunities to reduce electricity use by 34 percent <\/i><\/p>\n

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nFor Downers Grove Grade School District 58<\/a>, a recent assessment of 12 of its school facility buildings uncovered a plan that can reduce the district\u2019s carbon footprint by cutting electricity use by 34 percent, while saving nearly $40,000 a year in energy costs.<\/p>\n

\nThe plan was the result of ComEd\u2019s Public Schools Carbon-Free Assessment<\/a> offering, which includes a free inspection of a building\u2019s envelope and mechanical insulation to discover ways to save money on energy bills, phase out carbon emissions from the energy and transportation equipment, and create a healthier, more comfortable environment for students and staff.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cDoing an assessment like this helps us focus on long-term strategic improvements, efficiencies, and sustainability, rather than constantly putting out daily fires,\u201d said Kevin Barto, director of building and grounds for Downers Grove District 58.<\/b> \u201cWe plan to work on almost all areas of the report to increase energy efficiencies, reduce our carbon footprint, and increase building occupant satisfaction; all while saving taxpayer dollars in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nShould district administrators choose to invest in solar energy panels to power its school facilities, it could save an additional $5.8 million over the lifetime of the investment, while potentially qualifying for nearly $8.6 million in state grants.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cComEd\u2019s commitment to the communities we serve includes helping schools reduce carbon emissions, manage energy use and save money \u2013 freeing up resources for other school priorities,\u201d said Erica Borggren, ComEd’s vice president of customer solutions.<\/b> \u201cThe more resources that can be provided to schools and classrooms, the better prepared our students can be to succeed and help lift up their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nThe assessment by Downers Grove District 58 is one of a number of programs ComEd makes available to help public schools reduce the carbon footprint of their facilities through rebates, incentives and services that can cut schools\u2019 cut operating costs, reduce energy use and bills, and improve the learning environment. These efforts are part of ComEd 2030<\/a>, which outlines ComEd’s vision for how it will advance a low-carbon energy future that benefits all of its customers and communities in northern Illinois.<\/p>\n

\nMany of the programs for public schools are part of the award-winning<\/a> ComEd Energy Efficiency Program which, since 2008, has saved customers more than $7.6 billion on their electric bills while removing carbon emissions from the atmosphere equal to planting more than 33 million acres of trees. Other programs ComEd offers to schools across northern Illinois include:<\/p>\n