University of West Georgia Gets Stimulus Funding For Energy-Conservation Measures
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9/27/09 The University of West Georgia has received nearly $500,000 in federal stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund several energy-conservation measures in buildings on campus. The Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority awarded the funding to the University System of Georgia, which is providing a total of $27.3 million to 25 colleges and universities for energy-conservation measures. The energy-conservation measures include lighting retrofits, mechanical/HVAC upgrades and installation of control systems in classrooms, libraries, science buildings and other state-owned facilities. At UWG, light fixtures, ballast and light bulbs in three academic buildings will be replaced with more energy efficient lighting at a cost of $330,000. Approximately 900 fixtures and 1,800 bulbs will be replaced. In the athletics Coliseum and another academic building and a residence hall, an upgrade of cooling equipment is planned. The funded projects will save about $130,000 in utilities annually at UWG. Overall, the USG's funded projects are projected to conserve $6 million in utilities costs while achieving other key objectives of the stimulus funding, such as job creation/retention, the support of green industries and environmental stewardship. Since 2007, increasing energy efficiency in the USG's colleges and universities has been the focus of a system-wide initiative that supports one of the Board of Regents' strategic goals – to operate more efficiently. UWG has reduced energy consumption for several consecutive years despite a rise in student enrollment. The university recently won the prestigious APPA Award for Excellence for its conservation and planning efforts in the field of educational facilities. |
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