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Buildings and Grounds Lighting Upgrade

Oswego County is upgrading the energy efficiency of the lighting equipment at the County's Buildings and Grounds Department building, located on 111 East 11th Street in Oswego, New York.

The County participated in the National Grid's Small Business Program - starting with a free energy audits on October of 2009 - to identify energy efficiency improvement opportunities throughout County facilities. The audit recommended upgrading the lighting equipment at the Buildings and Grounds Department building.

By taking advantage of National Grid's Small Business Program, the County saved $5,718 or over 55% of the estimated cost of the project. The project will also realize $2,703 of annual savings in utility cost for the County. Moreover, the building's annual electricity use will be lowered by 24,311 KWH, which is equivalent to 26,548 Lbs. (pounds) of avoided equivalent Carbon Dioxide emission every year.

Oswego County Buildings and Grounds Building