Florida Schools First in Nation to Use 'Utility Report Card'; Energy Efficiency Program Unveiled at Orange County School

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OCOEE, Fla., April 5 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham today joined forces with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Orange County Public Schools and Walt Disney World Co., to launch a new energy-savings initiative that helps schools reduce utility bills and save millions of dollars. Secretary Abraham unveiled the nation's first on-line "Utility Report Card" at Citrus Elementary School in Ocoee.

"The ability to pin-point energy use in our Nation's schools will give school districts the tool to assess where they can save energy, and save money," Secretary Abraham said. "Not only will energy be saved, the students will have the opportunity to learn more about the cost of energy and smart energy use." Florida's schools are the first in the nation to demonstrate the web-based "Utility Report Card," which tracks, evaluates and charts energy consumption in schools. First implemented by Walt Disney World Resort to track energy consumption throughout the parks and resorts, the modified software tool allows school districts to pin-point energy use and expenditures.

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Florida Schools First in Nation to Use 'Utility Report Card'; Energy Efficiency Program Unveiled at Orange County School

"Currently Orange County Public Schools spends about $55 million a year on energy," ...

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