PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Zina McGowan-Thomas , Public Information Officer, 301-475-5511, ext. 193

HOLLYWOOD ES NAMED “TOP ENERGY SAVER” FOR FEBRUARY

HOLLYWOOD , MD -- Hollywood Elementary School is the fifth school to capture the Energy Flag this school year.  They achieved top energy savings for the month of February 2009, with a 22 percent reduction in electric consumption compared to February 2008.  This is a savings of 16,800 kilowatt-hours, which equates to $1,100.00.

The flag was presented to the school during morning announcements on April 1, 2009.  The flag will be flown at the school for approximately one month. After that, it will be presented to another school that has achieved this honor.  Congratulations to Hollywood Elementary School on being named the “Top Energy Saver of the Month.”