The Anaheim Public Utilities headquarters recently earned a gold-level recognition in Energy and Efficiency and Design.

We at The Crossing Anaheim apartment community support their green efforts, especially considering we recently received a gold-level LEED recognition of our own.

The refurbishments for our city’s utilities began their refurbishments in 2007. They’ve used recycled materials, special paint, and wood from providers that practice sustainable forestry methods.

These practices will save the city money. On their website they give lots of tips for going green. Since we’re a green living community, we hope you’ll check out these tips and use them in your own apartment.

3 Green Tips for Your Apartment

• If you’re not using a room, close the doors and vents so that you don’t waste energy heating or cooling it.
• Surf the Internet later at night or in early morning when the demand for electricity is lower.
• Unplug small household appliances when not in use.

Are you going green this holiday season? Tell us on Facebook.

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