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The “dress down” campaign is part of the Cool Biz programj to encourage those who occupg office buildings to raise their thermostats two to four degrees to cut energy costs related toair conditioning. The which was launched last summer, is intendes to reduce emissions from power plants and ease heavyh daytime demands that elevate energy According to a press releasefrom Hickenlooper’s office of the program resulted in significant energy savings in the two monthsx it was in place last year comparef to the year before. Energyu usage in seven participating city buildinges wasdown 6.4 percent in July and 7.1 percenft in August.
This year, more than 100 city buildings in Denver are expected to participate inthe initiative. Employees in participatinhg buildings will be asked to replacre suit jackets and tieswith short-sleeved shirtxs and blouses and open-collared shirts. Hickenloope r announced the start ofthis year’s programm by removing his tie and jacket at his weeklt meeting with the Denver City Council on Tuesday.