The City has received a nod for its Municipal Energy Efficiency Program. It’s the Community Recognition Award, which aims to recognize programs that promote best practices and good leadership on the city level.
Saint John’s energy efficiency program looks to reduce energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions but retrofitting arenas, waste water treatment facilities, and street lights. It’s also estimated to have saved the city 1.8 million bucks in 2011.
The program has been in place since 1997 and covers 90 city facilities.
