The University of Northern Colorado is one of two state universities that recently received a grant from the Governor's Energy Office to study energy efficiency among campus buildings.
UNC was awarded $31,000 to pursue Operations & Maintenance certification from Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED). Such certification in existing buildings emphasizes such things as green landscapes, custodial practices, additional recycling, energy conservation measures, renewable energy, sustainable purchasing practices and air quality.
Campus feasibility studies will be conducted to determine whether upgrades, maintenance and other operations to make buildings more sustainable and environmentally friendly will result in certification in select buildings.
When the addition to Butler-Hancock Hall is finished this summer, it will become UNC's first LEED certified building on campus.
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