Thursday, January 7, 2010

Bonds for Energy Efficiency in WA Schools

Dunshee wants $860m in bonds for energy-efficient schools
Posted by Jim Brunner, Seattle Times

"House Capital Budget Chairman Hans Dunshee today rolled out a proposal to issue $860 million in state bonds to pay for energy-efficiency upgrades at schools across the state.
The idea is to put people back to work while also making public schools more energy efficient through new lighting, insulation and other upgrades. Dunhsee, D-Snohomish, said that such efficiency projects have been proven to pay for themselves in the long run.
He estimates his bill would create 38,000 jobs and save $190 million in energy costs.
"That's the mom, apple pie and baseball of politics," Dunshee said at a news conference this afternoon.

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