School energy manager Jimmy Arnold monitors Bulter County schools\' utility usage from his office Jan. 6, 2012.Photo by Amy Wallot
School energy manager Jimmy Arnold knows when and where the sun hits each school building and can adjust heating and cooling needs as necessary in Butler Count. Sydnee Cameron, Kasoshaa Turner and Caitlyn Campbell get a splash of sun while walking throught the hall at Butler County Middle School. Photo by Amy Wallot, Jan. 6, 2012
Butler County Middle School Principal Jeff Jennings switches off a light in the library. According to district energy manager Jimmy Arnold teachers and administators are taking it upon themselves to help with energy and utility costs. Photo by Amy Wallot, Jan. 6, 2012
The new field house at Butler County High School was built with light panels in the ceiling, which allow the building to be lit with natural light for most of the day, saving utility costs. Photo by Amy Wallot, Jan. 6, 2012
Butler County Middle School Principal Jeff Jennings switches off a light in the library. According to district energy manager Jimmy Arnold teachers and administrators are taking it upon themselves to help with energy and utility costs.Photo by Amy Wallot, Jan. 6, 2012