College of Menominee Nation
At a Glance
Industry
College or University
Project Types
Commercial Energy Efficiency, Engagement and Behavior Change, Financial Evaluation and Planning
Year
2012
Location
Keshenda, WI
Net Present Value:
$50,000
Annual kWh Savings:
74,000 kWh
Annual CO2 Reductions:
60 metric tons
Summary
Sarah Jeglum supported the College of Menominee Nation in advancing sustainability goals with retrofits and a green revolving fund.
Goals
The College of Menominee Nation (CMN) had brought Sarah Jeglum onboard to help pursue its long-standing commitment to sustainability.
Solutions
After performing an energy audit on CMN facilities, Jeglum recommended energy efficiency projects such as lighting retrofits in the Cultural Learning Center and parking lot, delamping the administration building and installing occupancy sensors and vending machine misers across campus.
Jeglum also recommended a “green team” and a green revolving fund to manage and help finance projects, respectively. She consulted faculty to determine how students could be included in green decision-making and project implementation.
Potential Impact
As a whole, Jeglum’s recommendations could save CMN over $14,000 (more than $50,000 over the life of the investments), over 60 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions and nearly 74,000 kilowatt hours of electricity every year.