Energy Savings
Through early 2010, the City of Greensboro is installing more than $6 million of new energy infrastructure in 46 City buildings and four parking structures. These improvements will not only pay for themselves in energy savings, they will make the City’s recreation centers, fire houses, libraries and office buildings more comfortable places to visit and work.
Learn more about what is being done in municipal buildings.
This energy savings program is a team effort led by the City's Engineering and Inspections Department. Support is provided by the Transportation, Finance, and Legal departments, in partnership with Pepco Energy Services, an energy consultant and contractor. Read more about the agreement with Pepco.
The energy improvements will reduce Greensboro’s energy bill by more than $484,000 annually by saving:
- 7,738,000 kWh of electricity
- 38,500 therms of natural gas
- 4,336,000 gallons of water.
Every year, the amount of money the City will save will increase as the price of energy climbs.
Return to this Web site frequently for updates on Greensboro's energy savings program.
Technology Used
Energy-saving technology used throughout the City includes high-efficiency lighting systems, building automation systems, and Hi-SEER air conditioning systems. Also planned are the installation of low-flow water fixtures and variable speed pumps and fans. Even active solar heating practices are being used.
Learn more about the technology -- or Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs).
Energy Awareness Needed
Greensboro can’t rely on technology alone to meet its energy conservation goals. A broad-reaching Energy Awareness Program is also being implemented. 
City employees, residents and visitors are asked to modify their energy-wasting practices by thinking before turning up the thermostat or leaving a room without turning off the lights.
The lowest cost energy-savings method is to 'just conserve.'
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