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Photovoltaic panels are seen on the roof of Norm Asbjornson Hall at Montana State University. The panels help reduce cost of electric energy use in the building. MSU photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez
Montana State University will spend up to $50.5 million for projects to improve energy efficiency and address deferred maintenance in campus buildings – beginning what will be one of the largest investments in sustainability in MSU history.
MSU officials say the projects will address deferred maintenance while creating more energy efficient buildings, saving the university an estimated $1 million in utility costs annually. The plan was approved by the Board of Regents in November.
The projects, which will be accomplished in phases over multiple years, make use of an energy performance contract...
