Project Overview
Energy Efficiency Project | Glenville State College
Glenville State College, often referred to as the Lighthouse on the Hill, is West Virginia's only centrally located public college.Glenville State College is dedicated to ensuring a quality education environment, preparing its approximately 1,900 students for careers in teaching, business, land resources, music, the liberal arts, the sciences, criminal justice and human services.
Underscoring its commitment to advancing education, economic growth, and community development, Glenville State College partnered with Energy Systems Group (ESG), a leading energy service provider, to implement comprehensive energy efficiency and building improvements that reduce energy costs, modernize building systems and technologies, and enhance the environment. These improvements are anticipated to result in more than $176,200 annually, over the 15-year term of the contract.
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Building & Energy Improvements
Energy Efficiency Project | Glenville State College
Working with local subcontractors and vendors, Energy Systems Group implemented a wide range of energy conservation and infrastructure improvement measures in 13 campus buildings (approximately 608,500 square feet), including the President’s House and the Community Center.
Physical Education Building (New Windows)
Physical Education Building (Before)
Environmental & Economic Benefits
Energy Efficiency Project | Glenville State College
By implementing these key energy conservation measures, Glenville State College will save $2.6 million in total energy costs, 1,425,000 kWh in electric energy and 130,000 therms in natural gas, over the term of the contract with Energy Systems Group. Glenville State College will reduce its carbon footprint by 1,676 metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to any one of the following:
Generating enough electricity to power 153 homes
Removing emissions from
353 passenger vehicles
Planting 1,374 acres of forest
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Alumni Center
Robert F. Kidd Library
Windows Before Construction
Physical Education Building (New Windows)
Pickens Hall
Clark Hall
Harry B. Heflin Administration Building
Fine Arts Center
Alan B. Mollohan Campus Community Center
Physical Education Building Pool (New Windows)
Harry B. Heflin Administration Building
Science Hall
Address: Glenville State College
200 High Street
Glenville, WV 26351
Phone: 304-462-7361