Energy Star Awards Abound in Butler County

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Published November 14, 2011 at 1:09 PM EST

All four public schools in Butler County have achieved Energy Star awards, making it the first district in Kentucky to be recognized for each of its schools. Energy Star is the Environmental Protection Agency’s symbol for superior energy efficiency.

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