Glenville State College Saves Energy and Resources
June 06 2017 - 5:31PM
Energy savings data reports indicate that Glenville State College
(GSC) exceeded the anticipated impact of its campus-wide energy
efficiency and facility modernization project by approximately
$184,000 in the first two years since the project’s completion.
Underscoring its commitment to advancing education, economic
growth, and community development, Glenville State College selected
Energy Systems Group (ESG), a leading energy service provider, to
implement the largest campus-wide improvement project in GSC’s
history. The $4.1 million project, completed in 2014, included
comprehensive energy efficiency and building improvements to reduce
energy costs, modernize building systems and technologies, and
enhance the environment.
Working with local subcontractors and vendors, Energy Systems
Group implemented a wide range of energy efficiency and
infrastructure improvements in 13 campus buildings, spanning
approximately 608,500 square feet, including the President’s House
and the Community Center. The improvements, expected to result in
more than $176,000 of energy savings annually over the 15-year term
of the contract, included lighting upgrades, heating, ventilation,
and air-conditioning system upgrades, window replacements, a demand
response program, and the conversion of gas wells to feed GSC
facilities directly.
By implementing these key facility modernization measures,
Glenville State College will reduce its carbon footprint by more
than 1,600 metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to
generating enough electricity to power more than 150 homes or
planting more than 1,300 acres of forest.
“This is an excellent result for Glenville State College, both
financially and environmentally,” said Dr. Peter Barr, President of
Glenville State College. “Energy Systems Group has done a great job
helping us reach our goal of being a more energy-efficient and
sustainable campus,” added Barr. “These improvements, which were
primarily funded by energy savings, allowed Glenville State College
to enhance the learning environment for students and more
efficiently allocate financial resources, all while becoming a more
environmentally responsible campus.” “ESG was also instrumental in
helping GSC qualify for a zero percent $1 million loan through the
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.”
“It’s really no surprise that this project is delivering as
promised and more,” said Tom Ratliff, Executive Director of the
Physical Plant for Glenville State College. “Our facilities are not
only more comfortable to be in, yet these improvements have also
dramatically improved the aesthetics of campus buildings, and
helped us achieve a solid foundation for continuing sustainability
efforts.”
“We commend Dr. Barr and the Glenville State College facilities
team for pioneering this innovative approach and vision to making
GSC a more sustainable, modernized, and environmentally responsible
campus,” said Audra Blackwell, ESG Business Development Manager.
“ESG is proud to be part of GSC’s continued academic success and to
help promote energy conservation and facility modernization on
campus.”
To learn more about the Glenville State College energy
efficiency project, visit www.energysystemsgroup.com/gsc.
Energy Systems Group (ESG), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Vectren Corporation (NYSE:VVC), is a leading energy
services provider that specializes in energy efficiency,
sustainability, and infrastructure improvement solutions in the
government, education, healthcare, commercial, and industrial
sectors. ESG also offers a full range of sustainable infrastructure
solutions including waste-to-energy, distributed generation, and
renewable energy. To learn more about ESG, visit
www.energysystemsgroup.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Meram El Ramahi, Energy Systems Group
Tel: (812) 492-3734
Email: mramahi@energysystemsgroup.com
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