Energy Management

The Energy Management Department at Georgia Southern University is dedicated to promoting efficient energy use, cost savings, and sustainable campus growth. Our staff actively tracks, records, reports, and manages campus energy usage and cost while projecting future energy needs to support the university’s long-term operations and expansion.

What We Do

The Energy Management team plays a critical role in Georgia Southern’s facilities planning and sustainability initiatives:

• Energy Usage Tracking and Reporting
  • We continuously monitor energy consumption across all university facilities, compiling detailed reports that guide decision-making and resource allocation.
• Design Review for Energy Efficiency
  • New construction projects and renovation designs are reviewed and analyzed for energy-related components and systems. This ensures that every project meets efficiency standards and aligns with long-term sustainability goals.
• Campus Energy Network Planning
  • As Georgia Southern expands, we plan for the growth of campus energy-supplying networks, ensuring reliable infrastructure to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Strategic Energy Purchasing and Management
  • We develop strategies for purchasing, acquiring, and managing energy consumption. These strategies balance cost efficiency with sustainability and compliance requirements.
• Energy Reduction Projects and Rebates
  • Campus projects that include energy-saving measures and rebate-eligible components are reviewed and supported by our department to maximize cost recovery.
• Collaboration With Energy Providers
  • The department works closely with local and regional energy providers to ensure the university remains on the leading edge of energy-saving technologies and innovations.

Commitment to Sustainability

Energy Management supports Georgia Southern’s broader mission to create a safe, sustainable, and innovative learning environment. By integrating energy efficiency and renewable energy strategies into every stage of facilities planning and operations, the department helps:

• Reduce the university’s overall carbon footprint
• Ensure compliance with state and federal energy regulations
• Lower long-term operating costs
• Promote a culture of sustainability across campus

Why Energy Management Matters

Managing energy effectively allows Georgia Southern to:

• Deliver reliable, cost-efficient utilities across campuses
• Support the success of academic programs and research facilities
• Provide comfortable, functional spaces for students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrate leadership in environmental stewardship within higher education