Furthering Conservation
At the same
time the county then began to further its conservation efforts in its
other buildings by upgrading existing equipment. This included
installation of variable-speed fans for the HVAC system, lighting
upgrades, and a full re-commissioning of the County Courthouse and Jail.
In some of the smaller facilities, high-efficiency furnaces, and
on-demand hot-water heaters were also installed for energy conservation.
In total, these measures saved the county over $87,000 on utility bills
in 2005 compared to 2000.