WINONA, Minn. – The assistant facilities vice president at Winona State has been recognized for sustainability progress at the unoversity. The Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability cited Jim Goblirsch for:
> Reducing annual building operating costs by 50%.
> Avoiding 1.8 million pounds of carbon emissions.
> Reducing the annual campus energy use by 3.7%.
This was through using with new materials and more environment-friendly building design
Jim Goblirsch. His solar energy systems have improved energy and water efficiency and are projected to save $26 million over their lifetime.