Nicor Gas helps Harper College gain energy savings through its Strategic Energy Management Offering

The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program is recognizing Harper College for achieving more than 480,000 in annual therm savings through its Strategic Energy Management (SEM) offering—this is equivalent to the carbon captured by more than 2,500 acres of U.S. forests in one year. This significant energy-saving accomplishment demonstrates the community college’s proactive approach to making changes that will benefit the campus and community for years to come.

In 2019, Harper College, located in Palatine, Illinois, joined the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program to advance its commitment to energy efficiency. Nicor Gas helped the college identify and make several energy-saving improvements including the replacement of aged commercial steam traps and other equipment upgrades, as well as modifying energy usage behaviors.

“We commend Harper College for committing to make energy efficiency a priority for its campus operations,” said Mike King, director of Energy Efficiency Program Strategy and Solutions at Nicor Gas. “Applying practical energy-saving solutions and some simple changes can add up to impactful results and long-term savings.”

“Working with the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program supports our vision for a more sustainable campus,” said Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College. “We are committed to enhancing energy efficiency while ensuring a comfortable learning and working environment for our students, employees and visitors. Our team values this collaboration with Nicor Gas and looks forward to exploring new opportunities to further reduce energy use and achieve additional savings.”

The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program’s Strategic Energy Management offering provides commercial customers with practical, no- and low-cost options for saving energy and money on their gas utility bills. To learn more about SEM and other commercial efficiency opportunities, visit nicorgas.com/bizsavings.
 

About Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), and serves 2.3 million customers in more than 650 communities across northern Illinois. Ranked as a Crain's 2024 Best Place to Work in Chicago and Most Trusted Utility Brand by Escalent, Nicor Gas is fueling customer choice, innovation, economic growth and a sustainable energy future. Nicor Gas is committed to a goal of net zero emissions from its operations by 2050, and we are working to keep bills as low as possible as we continue providing access to safe and reliable natural gas. For more information, visit nicorgas.com. 

About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.4 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and more than 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines, asset management for natural gas wholesale customers and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com. 

About Harper College
Harper College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is now one of the nation’s largest premier community colleges, serving approximately 26,500 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The college offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs. For more information, visit harpercollege.edu. 

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