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Facilities Focus: Green Issue 2012

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Green Issue

In honor of Earth Month, MSU's participation in the national Better Buildings Challenge and the first Physical Plant Energy Open House, the Green Issue of Facilities Focus highlights the variety of ways the Physical Plant promotes sustainability for MSU, from its energy-related crews to the ways in which its employees exemplify eco-friendly practices.

 

Editor
Will Whelton

Student Editor
Holly Balentine

Designer
Kayla Riis

Writers
Michelle McCormick
Taylor Hajek

 

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In the Green Issue:

Assistant Vice President for Physical Plant Ron Flinn
A letter from the Assistant Vice President
A diagram illustrating the goals of MSU's Energy Transition Plan.
Energy initiatives: Effecting change
Jordan Russell, technical assistant I, monitors mechanical and electrical systems and equipment across campus inside Central Control.
Energy initiatives: Keeping things under control
Former Engineering Aide IV David Williams tests the efficiency of building equipment as part of Commissioning Services.
Energy initiatives: Taking care of business
The Energy Systems Mechanical A and I crew works to implement the changes that Commissioning suggests.
Energy initiatives: Making it happen
Plant waste collected by Landscape Services throughout the year is ground down into wood chips that feed burners at the T.B. Simon Power Plant.
Energy initiatives: Taking strides to cleaner fuel
A diagram illustrating aspects of the changes MSU is making through its participation in the Better Buildings Challenge
MSU takes up Better Buildings Challenge
Mini basket
Green practices: mini-basket program
Campus Arborist/Landscape Services Coordinator Paul Swartz pours coffee grounds into a composter. The compost will be used to fertilize flower beds on campus.
Green practices: Landscape Services composter
This diagram illustrates how diesel oxidation catalysts reduce harmful emissions.
Green practices: MSU wins diesel oxidation catalysts
The new addition to Wells Hall allows for natural light to enter the building through windows and skylights. The use of natural light will eliminate the usage of energy through artificial light.
Green practices: stewardship-savvy building renovations
Chevy Volt owner and MSU employee Matt Stehouwer charges his electric vehicle at the Kellogg Center ramp.
Plug. Drive. Repeat.

 

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