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Climate protection makes economic sense, not just environmental sense. The following examples show how initiatives deliver handsome ROIs and sizable cost savings -- which can be used to help balance local governments' budgets or be reinvested in other programs.
- Gatlinburg, TN, reduces Winter Magic lighting costs 95 percent with LEDs (12/08)
- Cleveland, OH, funds Sustainability Program through energy efficiency savings (11/08)
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Portland, OR, Residents Save $1.1 Billion by Driving Less (7/07)
- San Francisco, CA’s energy efficiency measures save businesses and residents $21 million annually (8/08)
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Fayetteville, AR, saves $400,000 with energy management program
