Sustainable Campus

The Beauty of Green @DCTC

Dakota County Technical College is committed to advancing sustainable campus operations that protect the environment and conserve natural resources while creating a collegiate environment conducive to teaching, learning and community involvement.

The DCTC Operations department is a driving force behind green practices that save money and reduce energy usage on the college's main campus in Rosemount, Minn. Operations personnel conduct a wide range of remodeling, renovation and construction projects in-house using green materials and energy-saving technology wherever and whenever possible.

Learn more about the new, more robust recycling program being implemented at DCTC.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius), a regular visitor to the DCTC Rosemount campus

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DCTC sustainability accomplishments and objectives

DCTC recycling program
LEED Silver Certification a working goal for college construction projects
Energy Emissions Inventory and Baseline Determination Report completed by TKDA engineers (see below)
Energy Analysis completed Edward H. Cook & Associates, P.A. (see below)
LEED for Existing Buildings under review for possible implementation
Campus-wide recycling program implemented following baseline study of monthly campus trash generation
Occupancy sensors and lighting controls installed
Energy management system updated
New green purchasing guidelines implemented
100 percent postconsumer recycled paper towels and toilet paper provided throughout main campus building
Photovoltaic panels provided electricity for press box and concession area at Ames Soccer Complex
LEED Accredited Professionals on campus
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) student chapter on campus