By Associated Press
Tulsa, OK – TULSA, Okla. (AP) Tulsa Public Schools officials say an energy efficiency initiative has saved the district more than $1.4 million this year a 17 percent saving over anticipated costs for electricity, gas, sewer and water services. Bob LaBass, the district's executive director of bond projects and energy management, says the saved funds go back into the general fund. He says he expects the district to save even more in 2011.