Washougal School District saves $379,000 in two years with changes

Energy savings program pays off

Sandi Christensen, Canyon Creek Middle School principal, and seventh-grader Natalie Garner proudly display the Energy Star decal earned as a result of energy improvements at the school.

Sandi Christensen, Canyon Creek Middle School principal, and seventh-grader Natalie Garner proudly display the Energy Star decal earned as a result of energy improvements at the school. Contributed photo

Being energy conscious is paying off for local schools.

The Washougal School District has saved $379,000 in energy costs since beginning a new program two years ago.

Money saved from lowering costs has been used to support facility operations and fund future energy-saving measures throughout the district, according to a press release.

In addition, Washougal High School, Canyon Creek Middle School and Cape Horn-Skye Elementary schools have earned Energy Star certification.

For more of this story, see the Camas-Washougal Post-Record print edition.