By developing and implementing an energy management strategy, MCC is working to save money, protect the environment and reduce our risks in a volatile energy market. Energy consumption produces the most significant environmental impact associated with campus operations. MCC recognizes there is a need to operate campus buildings and equipment in an energy-efficient manner and to employ conservation measures wherever possible.

What Is MCC Doing?

• As MCC remodels and retrofits our aging buildings, energy-efficient HVAC equipment and lighting is being installed to reduce MCC's energy consumption.
• A Green IT Team is working to reduce unnecessary energy use through technology.
• Variable frequency drive motors are being installed where practical and as funding allows.
• All new construction is LEED Certified.
• The South Omaha Campus Connector building has occupancy sensors installed to minimize lights left on where they are not needed.
• Using real-time energy monitoring, the College is better able to monitor and manage energy use across multiple locations.

What Can You Do?

• Get a home energy audit done on your home. Do it yourself at hes.lbl.gov or hire it out (contact OPPD).
• Get started saving energy at your home today. Download a home energy saving shopping list.

References

• Frequently asked questions about compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
• EnergyStar – find energy saving tips, EnergyStar products and homebuilders as well as commercial building energy management resources
• Conduct your own home energy audit at hes.lbl.gov.
• Energy Savers – find energy saving strategies for your home.
• OPPD