One of the biggest hot-button issues in the country right now is energy efficiency. For environmentalists, it’s all about reducing our carbon footprint and fighting back the tide of climate change. For others who don’t care as much, it’s more about saving money and creating new jobs. So whichever side of the fence you fall on, it’s still a win-win situation all around. Too bad a lot of American cities have been slow on the uptake when it comes back to cutting back.
But SLC isn’t like most cities! As our mayor said himself just recently, we’re well aware of the effect that our buildings have on climate change and the environment, which is why Salt Lake City is joining nine other major American metros in a nationwide campaign to boost energy efficiency. Die “City Energy Project” will conduct performance reviews of SLC’s commercial and industrial buildings to determine just how much energy they’re using, how much they’re wasting and how much can be saved.
Beste van alles, these changes will end up paying for themselves! Efficiency upgrades mean less money spent on utility bills, so any upfront cost these buildings need will be paid off easily in the long run.
According to the Salt Lake Tribune, the City Energy Project could end up saving those living in Salt Lake City up to $50 million per year while also cutting out 25,000 tons of carbon emissions – good for the earth and your wallet!
If you’d like to make a cutting-edge city like SLC your new home, talk to a Salt Lake City real estate agent at the Muve Real Estate Group today! We’ll hook you up with all the best, available homes for sale, finding one that perfectly suits your wants and needs.
