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Holiday Savings Ahead

Explore NC State’s Holiday Energy Savings Initiative and learn the small steps you can take to significantly reduce energy consumption and expenses.

Summer Energy Savings On Campus

NC State's Summer Energy Savings Initiative leverages lull in classroom usage for energy conservation, reducing costs and minimizing straing for regional electricity grids.

NC State Hosts Energy Week

Discover how NC State shapes a clean energy future during NC State Energy Week Sept. 23-30, 2022.

Buy Now, Save Later

NC State Energy Management uses strategic procurement to manage rising natural gas costs.

Two More Campus Buildings Get LED Upgrades

Energy Management and the College of Natural Resources partnered to install new LED lighting in Biltmore Hall and Pulp and Paper Labs.

Under the (Bright) Lights

Energy Management and Athletics teamed up to install new LED lighting in Isenhour Tennis Center and Dail Basketball Center.

Saving By The Barrel

Students and staff have collaborated to install a cistern that will collect rainwater for irrigation on campus.
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Efficiency Experts

An NC State Facilities Team improves campus one building at a time.

Price Music Center Upgraded To 100% LED Lighting

NC State’s Department of Music has never been brighter. In May, the department’s primary building ‒ the 24,000-square-foot Price Music Center ‒ received a lighting upgrade, making...

Winter Break Savings Top $200,000

Over winter break hundreds of NC State campus buildings collectively avoided more than $200,000 in energy costs through the university’s Holiday Energy Saving Initiative.

Safety Is First But Savings Matter, Too

NC State lab safety manager Mahdi Fahim goes the extra mile to ensure campus labs are safe and not wasting energy.

Campus Energy Data Powers Research

NC State researchers collaborated with the Facilities Division to use actual energy data from the university’s Centennial Campus.

LED Upgrade Saves Energy, Improves Textiles Lab

During the academic year, the senior design lab of NC State’s Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science program hums nearly round the clock with students collaborating and creating. Until mid-March it also […]

Winter Break Energy Conservation Saves Nearly $300,000

While the Wolfpack enjoyed winter break, hundreds of NC State campus buildings collectively avoided $294,537 in energy costs through the university’s Winter Holiday Energy Saving Initiative. Since 2004, NC State has […]

Energy-Saving Tips for Winter Break

Turn off the lights when you leave for the winter holiday break next week to help the university avoid energy costs while everyone is away. Since the program began in 2004, the university has saved $2.76 million.

Reduce Energy Use in Heat Wave

Faculty, staff and students are urged to reduce energy use on campus during the heat wave. Find out how you can help.