Energy grant for Lake Zurich

Lake Zurich officials announced Friday the village has secured nearly $22,000 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for energy efficiency lighting upgrades at several municipal facilities. The funds will be used to retrofit indoor and outdoor lighting at village hall, the community services facility, Fire Station #1, and buildings at Paulus Park and Buffalo Creek. A recent energy audit on the proposed eco-friendly upgrades show the village can expect an annual energy savings of 204,000 kilowatt-hours or an estimated annual saving of $16,000.