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California State University, Bakersfield is taking steps to go “green.” The most recent step toward energy conservation is an aggressive plan that will reduce campus energy use by 15 percent. Mike Neal, vice president of business and administrative services, said, “Professional consultants conducted an overall audit of our campus and identified areas where energy can be saved. The crux of the project will focus on our central plant but the energy plan includes lighting retrofit and any other areas where energy consumption can be reduced through modifications or upgrades.” This significant reduction will eliminate more than 2 million pounds of greenhouse emissions each year. The plan will cost more than $5 million, but it will be paid for with savings generated by the reduction in energy costs over the next 11 years. “Using energy efficiently and obtaining some energy from green resources are the components of CSUB’s sustainable...
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