AWC honored by APS for energy savings in construction of new MAC facility
November 1, 2023Yuma, AZ (November 1, 2023) – Arizona Western College was recognized by APS today for its energy savings and sustainability practices in the construction of its new Matador Activity Center (MAC) housed at the Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave 8E.
To honor AWC for its efforts, APS presented the college with an equipment rebate check for over $9,300 as well as a distinction of Clean Energy Project Achievement. The award recognizes AWC for:
• Estimated annual energy savings of 53,000 kWh
• Reduced generation equivalent to 635,000 pounds of carbon eliminated
• Carbon offset equivalent to 550 trees planted
• Reduced generation equivalent to 161,000 gallons of water saved
“We appreciate the opportunity to partner with our customers, including schools like Arizona Western College, to help them find ways to save on electric bills and protect the environment. The new Matador Activity Center will do just that while serving the needs of students for decades to come,” said Trevor Swanson, Energy Innovation Advisor for APS.
Steve Eckert, AWC Director of Facilities Management, added, “The APS rebate program is a great opportunity for AWC to receive money back from our utility provider for selecting energy-efficient equipment. APS has streamlined the application process to make it very easy to apply.”
The MAC building has recently been completed by McCarthy Building Companies with the installation of furniture, technology, and furnishings on track for programming and instruction to begin in Spring of 2024.
The center, which will serve more than 11,000 students, features a two-story, 45,000-square-foot building set on 3.5 acres. The facility will provide honors students with a sanctuary to study and collaborate on group projects; a food pantry and clothing program for disadvantaged students named Andale’s Pantry; multiple instructional modalities; a tiered lecture hall; shared common areas; conference rooms; a Maker Space; an eatery; game areas; and a state-of-the-art esports arena and multimedia center. The multimedia center will house the KAWC radio station and broadcast television studio with an emphasis on modern technology.
The MAC will also bring together functional teams in Learning Services and the Entrepreneurial College in the 13,000 square feet of administrative space on the second floor.
Contact:
Ashley Herrington
Chief of Staff
Arizona Western College
Ashley.Herrington@azwestern.edu
928-344-7501
Contact:
Steve Eckert
Director of Facilities Management
Arizona Western College
Stephen.Eckert@azwestern.edu
(928) 314-9475
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Caption information: (Pictured from left to right) Lori Stofft, Arizona Western College Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director for the AWC Foundation; Ashley Herrington, AWC Chief of Staff; Steve Eckert, AWC Director of Facilities Management; Ross Poppenberger, AWC Vice President of Finance & Administrative Services; Braedon Kantola, APS Solutions for Business and MEEP Advisor; and Carmela LaVann, APS Key Accounts Manager.