Reduction of electric energy consumption for the lighting of municipal buildings and municipal facilities

Section

ENVIRONMENT

TOPIC

SUBMITTED FROM

CITY OF ELEFSINA

Initiative

Reduction of electric energy consumption for the lighting of municipal buildings and municipal facilities

Objective Action

During 2010 - 2013, totally 820 luminaries replaced with others of low energy consumption luminaries and installed photovoltaic systems (40kW total power) in 4 schools of Elefsina's Municipality.

Target Audience

All citizens

Duration

2010 and 2013

Description

In order to reduce the electricity consumption for lighting of municipal buildings and other municipal areas (squares, parks, etc.) have been replaced incandescent bulbs with other energy efficient lighting and installation of photovoltaic systems in 4 primary schools. These actions reduce lighting costs and CO2 emissions.

Working with Organization

Workers Participation

Initiative Location

Municipality of Eleusis (Eleusis, Magoula)

Impact on Society

These actions reduce the lighting costs (saving resources for other social activities for the citizen’s benefit) and slow the climate change down (greenhouse effect).

Benefits for Οrganization

Reduction of lighting cost by 18.000 €/year.