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The Newton County School System is saving money on energy costs.

“NCSS officials recently reported that the system saved $34,767 in fiscal year 2011 and $88,840 in 2012 in energy costs. …”

“Reducing HVAC hours by two hours daily has saved more than 12,000 annual energy hours…”

“Recently, the maintenance staff inspected 12 buildings, finding prohibited items like fans, heaters, personal refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee makers and lamps in classrooms, as well as lights being left on after the work day.”

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