The Dayton, Ohio public school district is saving an estimated $2.6 million a year on utility bills in its new schools.
On average, green schools save about $100,000 a year on operating costs, including energy and water savings.
Click here to learn more about how Dayton schools save on their utility bills. BD+C
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