Thursday, May 9, 2013

Carolina Places in Top 10 Percent in National Building Competition

The results are in for three Carolina buildings competing in the EPA’s 2012 ENERGY STAR “Battle of the Buildings,” a national building competition to improve energy efficiency, lower utility costs, and protect health and the environment. The NC Area Health Education Center reduced its energy use by more than 20 percent, placing 11th overall among 3,000 competitors. Tarrson Hall and Neurosciences Building were formally recognized for placing in the top 10 percent in energy reductions. Together, competitors have prevented nearly 290,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and saved more than $50 million on utility bills. Read more »