10/11/12 - The Howell City Council has decided against authorizing an energy contract proposed by Siemens AG that would make certain city-owned buildings more energy efficient. Siemens amended the program multiple times over the course of a year and a half, which would make improvements to the City Hall, the Bennett Recreation Center, and the Department of Public Works. After reviewing the just over $94,000 contract, the council decided that, at 15 years, the initial investment would take too long to earn back in energy savings to be beneficial to the city. Members have agreed to keep searching for ways to become more energy efficient in the future by making changes on a case by case basis. (SO)
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