SOME BIG ENERGY EFFICIENT UPGRADES AT THE BERNALILLO COUNTY METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER ARE NOW COMPLETE. CANDACE HOPKINS IS THE PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST FOR THE M-D-C. SHE TELLS US THE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE NEW L-E-D LIGHTING, THE USE OF METHANE FROM THE NEARBY LANDFILL TO POWER THE BOILERS, AND UPGRADES TO THE VACUUM SANITATION AND H-V-A-C SYSTEMS.
SHE SAYS THE UPGRADES WILL MEAN A 49 PERCENT REDUCTION ON THE MDC’S UTILITY BILLS. THE ENTIRE PROJECT TOOK AROUND 16 MONTHS TO COMPLETE.
