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Energy Efficient Upgrades for Some City-Owned Buildings

Mayor Brown signs a promissory note at Autumnwood Senior Center on Clinton Street
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Mayor Brown signs a promissory note at Autumnwood Senior Center on Clinton Street

By Eileen Buckley

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Buffalo, NY – Mayor Byron Brown is hoping some energy efficient upgrades will save taxpayer dollars in utility costs.

The City spends about $11 million a year for electric and gas at 145 city owned properties. But Mayor Brown says they're ready to invest $525,000 of economic stimulus funds into a number of buildings to make energy improvements.

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