Construction Update
(09-16-2009)
- Phase I of the Technical Energy Audit being conducted by Rocky Mountain Trane identified $100,000 in annual savings that can be achieved through
- Replacing roughly 10,000 light fixtures across campus with energy efficient lighting.
- Installing low-water-use plumbing and fixtures, resulting in a 40% reduction in water consumption - a savings of 7.5 million gallons a year. - Adams State College recently awarded solar provider, SunEdison, with a contract to develop an extensive campus solar master plan. The goal is to construct multiple solar PV sites, both on and off campus, to generate 500-2,000kW of capacity. The plant would replace 25% of the campus electricity needs with renewable energy. Rooftop solar PV systems are being contemplated for several buildings, as well.
- Renovation of Coronado A-Wing is well underway.
- Underground utilities, concrete light pole bases, and concrete drainage inlets have been installed at the new Library Parking Lot.
Traffic study under way
Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers is conducting a traffic study of the area around Stadium Drive and First St. on behalf of Adams State College. The college engaged the firm to evaluate the potential impact of vacating a portion of Stadium Drive and redirecting campus and through traffic around the area.
The street closure is one proposal outlined in the college's ten-year Master Campus Plan, which projects transformation of the campus north of First St., where student life and recreation facilities are located.
