Thursday, February 4, 2010 — We commend county commissioners and county manager Andy Lucas for their recent efforts to conserve energy. We also commend SNAP editors for highlighting these efforts recently.
The Energy Conservation policy that commissioners adopted will save money because county government facilities will not be using as much energy as before. Even if, in trying to secure a $75,000 Energy Efficiency and Conserva-tion Block Grant, the county should not win the grant, the county will win on the cost and energy savings front.
This policy is also part of a national effort to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, a national security issue. Conservation measures are the biggest of the low hanging fruits in reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
All of us citizens can mirror the county’s efforts by conserving energy. The most important savings can come from insulating our homes properly, but if funds are short, there are smaller ways to make a difference, like using LED or CFL light bulbs in your business and home.
Citizens can also take advantage of the Small Business Center at SCC by attending their classes and workshops on Going Green. For example, they held a Geothermal Heating: Energy Efficiency & Tax Credits seminar last month. Call their office for the upcoming schedule.
Ron and Nancy Bryant
Norwood
