San Bernardino County Housing Authority Guarantees Energy and Water Savings With $14.5 Million Performance Contract
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The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino has contracted with the energy service firm NORESCO for $14.5 million in water and energy conservation measures. The contract is expected to save the Housing Authority about $2.4 million annually over the 20 years. The fiscal savings, which are guaranteed by NORESCO, will fund infrastructure improvements to increase energy efficiency in homes, enhance quality of life for residents and free up funds from the Housing Authority's stretched capital budget. Water conservation - including xeriscaping, residential water submeters and a centralized control system for irrigation - is expected to reduce annual water use by 300 million gallons. Other efficiency measures will include plumbing fixture upgrades and the installation of programmable thermostats. The efficiency measures are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3.8 million pounds each year.