ARRA Funds to Help Reduce Energy Costs in Buildings; Building Operations Staff Encouraged to Sign Up for Low/No Cost Training

December 19, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Managers of buildings and properties in Montgomery County or building staff who reside in the County are encouraged to sign up for an energy management training program that will help them reduce the operating costs of the facilities they oversee. The training program is offered by Montgomery County and is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Reducing energy use in buildings and properties is a key objective of the County’s goals to promote more sustainable practices and reduce County-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050.