Utility Services

To meet the requirements of SC Legislative Bill H4766, effective June 11, 2008, a campus-wide Sustainable Energy Policy was approved by the Administrative Council with a goal of reducing energy consumption per gross square foot of building space 20% by 2020, relative to the fiscal year 2000 baseline. Efforts including equipment improvements, operational changes, and new construction with improved efficiency allowed us to meet this goal last year.

Clemson 2020 Goal

By adhering to this policy, the university's goal is to reduce energy consumption 20% by 2020 relative to the fiscal year 2000 baseline. Clemson plans to achieve this by promoting sustainable energy initiatives designed to lower the consumption of energy on campus and reduce its carbon footprint. By implementing operational changes—such as installing high-efficiency fluorescent or LED lighting in classrooms and facilities—and encouraging behavioral changes (turning off lights, computers, and other office equipment), we are poised to reach this goal.