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                   NEWS RELEASE FROM 

                       TIM  LESLIE

                SENATOR, FIRST DISTRICT

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For Immediate Release              Contact: Roger Wildermuth
March 9, 1995                      Phone: (916) 445-5788


         OROVILLE ELEMENTARY GETS ENERGY GRANT


Sacramento -- Senator Tim Leslie (R - Carnelian Bay) 
announced today that the California Energy Commission has 
awarded a $16,800 matching grant to Oroville Elementary 
School District to make improvements that are expected to 
save the district's taxpayer's $6,700 each year.

The grant, which does not have to be repaid, will allow the 
city to install energy efficient lights, fixtures, and 
motors and install an Energy Management System at its Bird 
Street Elementary School.  According to officials with the 
Energy Commission, the improvements will save the district 
and its taxpayers over $6,700 annually in reduced utility 
bills.. 

"This award is a win-win situation for everyone involved," 
Leslie said.  "It will cut energy costs and save taxpayers' 
money.  In a period of tight fiscal budgets, cost-effective 
solutions like this are vital."

The Energy Commission's program encourages reduction of 
energy consumption and cost in local government facilities. 
schools and hospitals by providing cost-sharing loans for 
both technical studies and installation of energy efficient 
equipment.  Since 1978, California has awarded loans 
totaling about $64 million.

District Superintendent Dr. Donald Remley also praised the 
award.  "Since Bird Street Elementary runs on a year-round 
schedule, energy efficiency is additionally important here,"
Remley said.  "This project reflects a growing sense of 
energy awareness throughout the district." 

Total cost of the improvements will be $33,700.  


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