Jackson, Michigan, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In May, Jackson County kicked off a $28.1M project with Veregy to improve energy and operational efficiency while enhancing County facilities. With recent legislation, specifically the American Rescue Plan Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, the County is eligible to receive nearly $13.7M in federal funding, which can be deducted from the cost of the project. After the 48% cost reduction due to available federal funds, the total cost to the County is estimated to be less than $14.5M, making this an opportune time to invest in much-needed improvements. With a focus on stretching taxpayer dollars, the County and Veregy worked together to develop a comprehensive scope of work that will save approximately $26.9M in energy and operational costs for Jackson County and its taxpayers over the next 20 years.Jackson County government, in cooperation with the community and local government units, strives through a planned process to deliver quality services that address public needs. The County, which spans 723 square miles, is home to approximately 160,000 citizens, 19 townships, and 7 villages. Within the limits of Jackson County, you will find 16 public and 16 private parochial schools, along with Jackson Community College, Baker College, Spring Arbor University, and Siena Heights University. Jackson County also contains 188 lakes, 27 public parks, an International Speedway, a symphony orchestra, a County managed Regional Airport, and a State ranked environmental center. To learn more about Jackson County, visit their website at www.mijackson.org.Veregy is a full-service energy services company with a strong local presence in Michigan as well as offices in 13 locations across the country. The national firm has over 33 years of industry experience and has delivered $1.7B+ in energy savings projects. Energy conservation projects may include building automation, fine-tuning & retro-commissioning, HVAC efficiency upgrades, LED lighting, building envelope, renewable energy, and indoor air quality improvement. Veregy also has extensive experience in construction manager at-risk projects, as well as delivering healthy building solutions to public entities across the nation. The company is one of only fourteen Energy Service Providers accredited by the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO). To learn more about Veregy, visit their website at www.veregy.com.
(GlobeNewsWire)