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FEELING THE SQUEEZE.(California schools' energy conservation)

American School & University,  June, 2001  by KENNEDY, MIKE

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Rising energy costs have school facility managers taking a closer look at performance contracting to help reduce waste and save money. In April, California Gov. Gray Davis came to Escondido to honor the students of Rock Springs Elementary School for their energy conservation efforts. By making sure lights are turned off in unused classrooms and other areas of the building, students have helped save $4,000 on energy bills since November.

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