The city of Springfield, Massachusetts is making energy improvements in schools and municipal buildings
The city has borrowed $10 million to pay for energy upgrades at 13 buildings. Springfield Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Pat Sullivan, said the projects will save the city $1 million annually on its energy bills.
" We are doing new boilers, energy management systems, hot water systems throughout these 13 buildings," said Sullivan.
Long term the city looks to save $20-$30 million annually over the next twenty years by making energy improvements to all schools, libraries, fire houses, and other municipally-owned buildings
