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Chief Executive to explore use of LP gas for air conditioning in future ASG buildings
Governor Togiola Tulafono is taking his crusade for cleaner air, a healthier environment, and less electric production to a higher level, meeting with representatives of Origin Gas to hear a proposal on using propane (LP [liquid petroleum]) gas to operate air conditioning systems in future government building projects.
“It is imperative that the American Samoa Government look at ways to reduce the cost of electricity use by converting our air conditioning requirements in future government structures to LP gas,” said Governor Togiola.
He described his meeting with Origin Gas as a “good one,” and added that this is all part of our efforts to minimize electric production through a conversion of new ASG buildings to retrofit into LP gas.
(Retrofitted air conditioning converts an existing system to run on an alternative fuel, usually natural gas or propane).
The Governor explained that this is an ideal time to explore possibilities to retrofit the air conditioning of future government buildings, as “we are looking at efficient, in terms of fuel use,” considering the current high cost of fuel needed to produce electricity.
He concluded, “It’s important we continue to seek ways to save money for the government and I believe this is another good option that can significantly reduce the expense of running the air conditioning system that we’re currently using.”
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