Campus improvements boost energy conservation
Through past energy conservation initiatives, SU has reduced its energy consumption by more than 30 million kWh per year. Among these initiatives are expansion of SU's energy management system, including advanced space temperature and occupancy controls; an extensive preventative maintenance program; the establishment of an "energy council" with student, faculty and staff representation; lighting retrofits; and the installation of heat recovery systems, LED exit signs, new fumehood controls and a real-time campus metering system.

In addition, in February, a building sustainability committee was launched with Marcoccia as chair. Among its responsibilities the committee is reviewing the University's current sustainable design practices, documenting SU's use of green products, developing building sustainability protocols, and reviewing processes for obtaining Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.