Green Initiative Update

As part of the annual pool maintenance shutdown, the 14-year-old pool and spa boiler systems were converted to new high efficiency boilers, increasing the rate of efficiency from 80 to 98%. 

Green Initiative Update

This spring, Pearce upgraded all of its lighting fixtures to reduce cost and take advantage of several available rebates. Projected benefits include a reduction in annual energy usage and cost for lighting of 45%. Dangerous emissions are anticipated to reduce by 45% for carbon dioxide; 50% for nitrous oxide; and 57% for methane. Approximately 13% of the total cost of the project has been rebated by Ameren Illinois' Act on Energy program. Another 23% rebate is expected pending a final audit from the Illinois Clean Energy commission.

Green Initiative Update 

Water bottle refill stations in Pearce have saved 71,000 plastic water bottles from landfills since they were installed January 2, 2013.