When it comes to saving money on energy, Clarkston Community Schools have seen the light.
Upgrades to lighting systems at Clarkston High School are expected to save in utilities to start paying for itself within a year.
A new lighting control program, installed by Eaton Corporation for $32,410, can be easily programmed to shut lights off during long weekends, holidays, and other days off, even from home over a network. The old system, based on Windows 98, did not have that feature, said Wes Goodman, director of Buildings and Grounds.
Motion sensors for lights will be installed at Independence Elementary School as well as the high school by low-bidder Hartwick Electric Incorporated. The Board of Education approved up to $75,000 for the project.