Green Building Projects
In recent years, we have added a number of green elements to our campus buildings during renovations and construction. Some of these sustainability projects include:
Sustainability projects have included:
- LED lighting
- Occupancy & Daylight Sensors
- Low/No VOC Paints
- Reclaimed Materials (e.g. Reused Bowling Lane Wood in the Memorial Student Center)
- Waste Bins Made from Recycled Milk Cartons
- Recycling of Demolition/Construction Waste (e.g., 81% of MSC Renovation Waste Was Recycled)
- Touchless Faucets to Reduce Water Use
- Hydration Stations to Promote Refillable Water Bottles
- Energy-Efficient Hand Dryers
Renewable Energy
We're continually adding renewable energy projects to our campus through a variety of solar panel installations. With funding from the Stout Student Association's Green Fee, we have a 59.6 kW solar array on the roof of Merle Price Commons. We've also installed solar powered outdoor lighting. We plan to continue implementing more solar projects on campus in future years.
Focus on Energy Program
ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Polytechnic participates in , Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program. As we've added energy efficient lighting and appliances, we've earned rebates that we then put into more energy efficiency projects. Our campus has earned over $155,000 in energy efficiency incentives.
Energy Use Dashboard
Track ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Polytechnic's real-time electricity use in kWh, dollars spent, and CO2 emitted for each building and for the campus as a whole.
Green Cleaning Program
In all of our academic and administrative buildings, we use Green Seal- and EcoLogo-certified cleaning products. These cleaners have limited or no fragrances and dyes, which is better for the health of our campus. We also use reusable microfiber towels to limit waste associated with paper towels. Our hand soaps are EcoLogo certified, too!