Southwest Tech Working To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore is working to reduce its environmental impact through investments in renewable energy and student training. College officials announced their goal to, in the next three years, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, as well as reduce heating and electric costs by the same percentage. The investments in renewable energy are being made using one-time funding sources. All money saved by the renewable energy investments will be funneled back into student support services. Officials are working with a consultant to create a 10-year sustainability plan that will work closely with the college’s facilities master plan to help the campus reach its goals.