{"id":5105,"date":"2025-06-09T14:10:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T14:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=5105"},"modified":"2025-06-09T14:12:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T14:12:16","slug":"coppin-state-university","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/portfolio\/coppin-state-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Coppin State University, MD"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\tCoppin State University&#8217;s Trailblazing Energy Transformation\t<\/h2>\r\n\t<p><strong>COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY, MARYLAND<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\tCoppin State University confronted several significant challenges on its path to energy transformation, including <strong>modernizing outdated infrastructure across 12 campus buildings<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>navigating the complexities of being the first to use Maryland&#8217;s Clean Energy Capital (MCAP) program<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>ensuring that every upgrade delivered real, measurable savings<\/strong>. Coordinating large-scale improvements required strategic planning, innovative financing, and a commitment to exceeding energy savings goals.\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\t5,866,526\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tTOTAL UPGRADES\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\t110\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tEXCEEDED GUARANTEE IN YEAR ONE\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\t730,419\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tYEAR ONE ACTUAL ENERGY SAVINGS\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\t12\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tCAMPUS BUILDINGS RENOVATED\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_259710506-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"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\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1707\" width=\"2560\" title=\"Expert speaker giving a talk at scientific business conference event.\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Coppin-State-University-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Coppin State University\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1920\" width=\"2560\" title=\"Coppin State University\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_626586778-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Multiracial university students sitting together at table with books and laptop - 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This effort will not only allow us to reduce energy consumption but also create real energy savings. We look forward to beginning this process and providing an example for others to follow.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<h4>-Richard Siemer, Vice President of Admin. &#038; Finance at Coppin State University<\/h4>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how Coppin State University transformed its campus with innovative energy upgrades, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, improving comfort and efficiency in 12 buildings, and setting a new standard for clean energy financing in higher education. 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