Butenhoff helps district use less electricity, water and natural gas
Despite more infrastructure demands through additional computers, after hours building usage, technology initiatives and air conditioning, the district used 12 percent less in electricity, 36 percent less in natural gas and 15 percent less in water. Energy Management Program Coordinator John Butenhoff reports the program saved the district more than $367,000 or 23 percent on utility costs.
“WWPS spent over $1.2 million on utilities last year, but it would have been significantly more if not for this program,” said Butenhoff. “The district is in year 14 of our energy management program. This program focuses on turning off equipment and systems when they are not in use.”
PHOTO: John Butenhoff