GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – NWTC’s newest building will be a one of a kind energy saving facility.
A ribbon cutting today recognizes the college’s Great Lakes Energy Education Center as a Net-Zero Energy building.
“It is about maximizing the energy efficiency of the building, so using the least amount of energy possible and saving the operational cost.
Amy Kox, Associate Dean of the Energy and Agriculture Program says to be net-zero, they need to generate as much energy as they consume each year.
One way that is done is with lighting.
“We are using more natural light and reducing our electric load that way.”
The students will play a big role in getting the building to that energy-saving level.
“The students will work on installing solar on the roof and working on conservation practices for the building so that we get to that net-zero point in the future.”
Other features include electronic energy monitoring, solar panels, and geothermal heating and cooling.
It is the third net-zero energy capacity building in Wisconsin.
