Chester County and Constellation, a leading retail supplier of power, have completed their project to implement $5.9 million in energy and water conservation measures that are expected to provide $6.7 million in energy and water cost savings over the next fifteen years.

The newly implemented measures will help the County save close to 2.2 million kilowatt-hours in electricity as well as over 18 million gallons of water each year. According to data from the US Environmental Protection Agency, the measures are also expected eliminate the creation of over 1,500 tons of carbon dioxide each year, which is the equivalent of removing 319 passenger vehicles from the road.

“Through our strategic plan’s focus on the environment, we have already taken great strides to reduce energy usage within county-owned buildings,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair, Terence Farrell. He added that the project reflects the county’s continued commitment to the good of the environment through the implementation of water and energy saving measures, with the added benefit of bringing a monetary return to the county.

Constellation installed energy and water conservation and facility improvements at various buildings around the county including administration building, the Historic Courthouse and the Government Services Center in West Chester and the Henrietta Hankin Library.

Among the conservation measures are smart electric meters, LED fixtures and other energy efficient lighting, improvements to kitchens, toilets, sinks and showers, new HVAC equipment and upgrades to building automation systems.

Gary Fromer, Constellation’s Senior Vice President for Distributed Energy praised Chester County for its “focus on the environment and efforts to reduce energy usage within county-owned buildings” and said that “Constellation looks forward to continuing to work with the county to achieve its sustainability goals.”

Check out previous VISTA Today coverage of Chester County Commissioners here.