The lights at the top of the Empire State Building already change color on a regular basis depending on holiday's, sporting events, or events throughout the world. For example, on St. Patty's day, the Empire State building may be lit a shade of green.
Now, the building wants to go green full time. But not just with its lights. Former President Bill Clinton and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg hope the plan to cut the buildings energy use by 38 percent will serve as an example for other large buildings worldwide.
The plan is projected to save about $4.4 million per year in energy costs. One of the changes would see 6,500 windows replaced with new ones designed to keep the heat out in the summer, lowering air conditioning costs, and to keep the heat in during the winter, lowering heating costs.
Each office will also be quipped with new software showing how much energy each office uses, so it can be better managed.
The entire plan will cost around $20 million and details of the proposal will be given today at a news conference.
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