The Springfield, MO News-Leader newspaper recently reported the successful implementation of energy conservation programs by City Utilities.
According to a story by Wes Johnson, four years of conservation programs including commercial lighting rebates, refrigerator replacements Energy Star rebates have saved CU the equivalent power use of 4,562 average homes.
Rebates for high-efficiency HVAC units have helped reduce natural gas usage by the equivalent of 2,764 homes.
Water-conserving measures have cut use by the equivalent of 1,558 homes, according to CU.