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HONOLULU (AP) — The state will spend $167 million for energy upgrades at 12 Hawaii airports.
HONOLULU (AP) — The state will spend $167 million for energy upgrades at 12 Hawaii airports.
Gov. Neil Abercrombie said the project will result in more than $500 million in energy savings during the next 20 years.
Johnson Controls won the contract, and will be responsible for replacing 75,000 light fixtures and 372 transformers. The company will also install 9,100 photovoltaic panels, and perform upgrades to water and air conditioning systems.
Another media outlet reported work will start in January and will be completed by December 2015. It’s estimated it will add 400 jobs.