![](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/3xWHspzBs7Y/default.jpg "Piedmont Community College Expected to Reduce Energy Usage by 20 Percent High-efficiency energy improvements at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), North Carolina's largest community college, are expected to reduce energy usage at least 20 percent annually while improving the educational and working environment for students, faculty and staff. The $3.6-million project, which was completed in September, was implemented during a period of significant budget cuts to address aging infrastructure, reduce energy consumption and support the long-term goal of sustainability. The improvements reflect the college's strong commitment to sustainability, which is also evident in its curriculum offerings, including a new Center for Sustainability that focuses on student and professional sustainability education. In recognition of the college's commitment to energy and operational efficiency and sustainability, CPCC recently received the "Energy Efficiency Leader Award" from Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand. The North American headquarters and corporate center, as well as two business sectors of Ingersoll Rand are in Charlotte, NC")
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