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Projects at Washington Prisons Save Energy, Create Jobs
By kbkw.com - David Haviland
Published: 06/25/2012

Olympia, WA - The Washington State Department of Corrections' efforts to improve sustainability by conserving energy and increasing efficiency at it's prisons are netting positive results. Maria Peterson, Communications Consultant says several projects are under way or have been recently completed that give incentives back to the department for energy savings.

One project of note was recently completed at Airway Heights Corrections Center through a partnership with the Department of Commerce’s energy office using a grant through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). The $287,000 project improved lighting and visibility at the prison while using less power. This project was the first phase to a broader program of energy improvements for Airway Heights that will be installed in the coming year.

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