Energy
In response to the growing reality of environmental concerns, initiatives in sustainability, green building, conservation and recycling have all become increasingly important issues for local governments. Salinas stands at the forefront of many of the environmental programs being developed to address these issues, especially in the area of energy conservation.
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Salinas Completes Installation of Solar Arrays
In 2013, the City of Salinas set out to reduce City gas, water and electric consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through upgrades to its aging infrastructure. City leaders also wanted to ensure a long-term plan for future operational savings through preventative maintenance that would preserve equipment and save time for maintenance staff. Realizing this project was an opportunity to reduce cost, City leaders were also interested generating revenue through electric energy. In November 2013, the...
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