Mo. gov says state agencies using less energy

Monday, April 23, 2012

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says state agencies used nearly 2.3 percent less energy last year after he ordered government to be more efficient.

Nixon’s administration says that state agencies cut their electricity consumption alone by more than 6 percent.

Nixon signed an executive order in 2009 requiring state government to use less energy. The Office of Administration says the response included more efficient lighting and reducing instances of heating and cooling systems running at the same time.

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JCLifer 1 year, 1 month ago

So what was the actual dollar amount expenditures that these savings generated?

2.3% could be a huge amount of tax dollars, or it could easily be a spit in the bucket. How would we know the true impact if this essential information is missing from the article.

Hey NT, how about digging a little bit deeper and telling us how much money the state actually saved?

Thanks

spelchek 1 year, 1 month ago

That's because he's slashed more than 2.3% of the work force. This percentage should be higher considering the giant axe he swung at jobs. But hey, it's government; as long as the the figure doesn't have a negative sign in front, that's something to write home about.

In the mean time Missouri still ranks 50th in pay after committee studies and 2.3% savings via energy use reductions.

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