With more than 11,000 employees and 177 buildings, Maricopa County is leveraging its assets and activities to make great strides in energy reduction. According to the Environmental Information Administration the buildings in the U.S. consume 72% of the electricity generated. Energy efficiency is becoming even more necessary as Maricopa County continues to add residents to its population base using more finite fossil fuel energy. The Maricopa County Green Government Program has identified 18 detailed measures that are being implemented to help reduce energy usage within County buildings.
Green Government Program Energy Measures
Maricopa County Energy Audit (Video)
Off-the-Grid Shooting Range (Video)
In addition to long-term goals established the Green Government Program, Maricopa County has a number of energy projects currently underway, including;
ESCO Energy Audit
LEED Certified and Energy Efficient County Buildings
Joe Foss Shooting Range
