Northwest builds on reputation for energy conservation, ranks among top five in national competition (Northwest Missouri State University)

(Source: Northwest Missouri State University) May 9, 2013 Northwest Missouri State University, which continues to be a leader in energy conservation and using alternative fuels, has been recognized as one of the nation's top energy-reducing schools based on results of the 2013 Campus Conservation Nationals. The competition ranked Northwest among the top five institutions in the nation for reducing energy usage between 16 and 19 percent in participating buildings. Oregon State University, St. John's University in New York, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, Calif., rounded out the top five schools. A total of 120 colleges and universities...