Warren County Schools has received recognition for their consistent efforts in energy efficiency. The award, Alliance to Save Energy’s "2009 Andromeda Award" for its programs, which include $4 million in energy savings over the last five years, a 28 percent energy use reduction, a daily curriculum that focuses on energy efficiency and Energy Star ratings on five buildings, will be presented to Warren County Schools in Washington DC in September. Currently, Warren County has:

•The most energy efficient school in Kentucky - Plano Elementary
•5 Energy Star Schools - Drakes Creek Middle, Henry Moss Middle, Warren East Middle, Alvaton Elementary and Plano Elementary
•The first 2 net zero energy designed schools in the United States - Richardsville Elementary & Bristow Elementary
•The first Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) school in KY - Alvaton Elementary
•Largest Insulated Concere Form (ICF) School in the U.S. - South Warren Middle & High School
•2 LEED Platinum targeted designed schools - Richardsville Elementary & Bristow Elementary

We applaud Warren County Schools for their consistent efforts in energy efficiency!

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