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State of Illinois Honors Greenville University for Achievements in Sustainability

Published: April 13, 2021

State of Illinois Honors Greenville University for Achievements in SustainabilityGreenville University was among 27 organizations to receive the Illinois Sustainability Award for 2018. The announcement came Tuesday, October 23, at the Union League Club in Chicago. G.U.'s Director of Facilities Mark Owens (shown at left) received the award.

Winners were cited for significant achievements in protecting the environment, helping sustain the future and improving the economy.The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) administers the award program.

Turn on the (Energy Efficient) Lights and Invest Savings

Greenville Universitys submission, The Revolving Green Action Project, documented a two-phase process:

One: Reduce energy consumption by replacing lighting in H.J. Long Gymnasium and the Crum Recreation Center with energy efficient LED lighting. The replacement translated into $10,619 annual savings.

Two: Reinvest the $10,619 savings into future green projects.

The award places Greenville University in an elite group of leaders committed to reducing environmental impact.

Model Program Can Be Replicated

Every year, a group of champions represents the highest models of sustainable commerce, resource use, and governance the winners of the Illinois Sustainability Awards, said the ISTC in a press release. The G.U. model of saving and reinvestment can be replicated in other industries.

Investing in an energy efficient infrastructure is part of G.U.s five-year strategic plan.

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