LTUSD gets large rebate check from Liberty Utilities

Lake Tahoe Unified School District recently received an energy efficiency rebate check from Liberty Utilities in the amount of $5,054.10, the largest given out this year.

“We’re always happy to reward customers with a rebate whenever they install energy efficient measures that reduce their electric use, especially when it’s a public entity like a school,” stated Randy Kelly, Liberty Utilities’ Operations Manager.

Liberty Utilities offers the incentive program to commercial customers who qualify based on energy efficient measures implemented to reduce energy use. The measures and savings are assessed based on a free energy audit Liberty conducts prior to any work being implemented.

With the installation of new technology LED lighting equipment, LTUSD will realize an estimated savings of $3,706 per year as well as reduce their annual energy use by 33,694 kWh. The District will see a payback of their investment in about two years for the changes made at South Lake Tahoe High School and Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School.

“The annual savings in our energy costs will allow us to use that money for other projects such as additional lighting upgrades and converting single-pane windows to double-pane windows. This will help further reduce our energy usage and our impact on the environment,” explained Billy Wessell, Chief Business & Operations Officer for LTUSD. “Plus, the improved lighting quality with the changes we’ve made so far has gained positive feedback from staff and students. It’s a win-win program for the District and Liberty Utilities.”