Redwood CU Touts Energy Savings

SANTA ROAS, Calif. – Redwood CU claims it is saving more than $100,000 a year in water and energy costs because of a remodeling of its headquarters here. As part of the remodeling the credit union installed waterless urinals and dual flush toilets, which require users to push one of two buttons depending on what type of waste they want to flush. The new toilets are part of a water conservation campaign that saved the $1.3 billion credit an estimated $60,000 last year. The building was also renovated to make the most of natural lighting, while recycled material, like linoleum, carpeting and hardwood floors are used through the building. In addition, a large section of grass was removed from in front of the building and replaced with vegetation that uses less water, in order to reduce water usage.