Facts

56M Gallons

As of 2023, MSU's water use was down 26% - or 56 million gallons compared to 2007, equivalent to the water use of over 1,800 people.

 

264 Geothermal Bore Holes

As of 2022, MSU has installed 264 geothermal bore holes, with 56 miles of piping underground. MSU will add 100 additional bore holes in 2024-2025.

 

708 kW Solar Electric

As of 2024, MSU has installed 708 kilowatts of solar panel capacity on campus, enough to power more than 110 homes.

 

1,275 LED Lights

As of 2023, MSU has upgraded 1,275 outdoor lights with high efficiency LED fixtures, saving $65,000 in utility cost and 300 metric tons of carbon dioxide.

80% Less Energy

The American Indian Hall uses 80% less energy than other similar buildings on campus.

 

40% Less Carbon

The Norm Asbjornson Hall results in 40% less carbon emissions due to efficient building systems, photovoltaics and geothermal heating and cooling.

 

 

Data

A line graph comparing the total energy used to the gross square feet of buildings

Campus electric use has increased 16% since FY07. Campus gross square feet increased 43% over the same period. Electric use per gross square foot has decreased 19%.

 

 

A line graph comparing total natural gas energy use to the gross square feet of buildings

Campus natural gas use has decreased 10% since FY07. Campus gross square feet increased 43% over the same period. Natural gas use per gross square foot has decreased 37%.

 

 

A line graph comparing the total energy use intensity to the gross square feet of buildings.

Campus energy use intensity decreased 31% since FY07. Campus gross square feet increased 43% over the same period.

 

 

A bar graph showing the decline in campus water use over the past 18 years

Campus water use per person per day decreased 37% since FY07.