Smarter Energy for Smarter Campuses

Higher education institutions are leading the way in sustainability, resilience, and innovation. Michaels Energy is your partner in making energy work smarter across your entire campus. From aging infrastructure to carbon commitments, we understand the complex energy challenges universities face. Our team delivers practical, engineering-driven solutions that help you reduce costs, engage stakeholders, and meet your energy and climate goals.

Campus-Wide Energy Solutions

Campus Screening & Energy Assessments

Benchmarking, ASHRAE-level audits, and planning across academic, residential, lab, and athletic facilities.

Energy & Decarbonization Planning

Long-term roadmaps that align with carbon neutrality commitments, capital planning cycles, and academic missions.

Retro-Commissioning & Optimization

Improve performance and comfort in existing buildings through targeted operational and controls improvements.

Strategic Energy Management

Empower facilities teams with training, coaching, and tools to drive ongoing energy performance improvement.

Utility Incentive Navigation & Funding Support

Maximize incentives for energy efficiency, beneficial electrification, and peak load reduction projects.

Project Implementation Support

Assistance with capital planning, engineering services, and savings verification to ensure projects are aligned with campus priorities and budgets.

Why Campuses Trust Michaels Energy

Deep expertise in labs, residence halls, dining, and legacy buildings

1,000+ energy studies completed

100+ college and university campuses served

Support for carbon reduction, LEED, and AASHE STARS goals

Unbiased, vendor-neutral recommendations

Benefits

Reduced energy and maintenance costs across large, diverse campuses
Long-term roadmaps that align with sustainability and decarbonization goals
Minimal disruption to academic schedules during implementation
Enhanced resiliency and infrastructure for future campus growth
Free up budget for academic and mission-driven investments

Success Spotlight: Luther College

Luther College is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 – and Michaels Energy has been a trusted partner since 1999 in turning that vision into action.

Campus-wide RCx study delivered $130K+ in annual savings
Projects cut energy use by 50% and carbon emissions by 72%
Achievements include 3 GWh energy reduction, 154,000 therm savings, and a 4.7 MW/month demand decrease

From HVAC upgrades and BAS design to LEED-certified labs, Luther College continues to reinvest savings into deeper decarbonization with Michaels Energy.

“Working with Michaels Energy has been very fruitful for us. We continue to see the benefits of the process in lower energy consumption… these types of projects will continue to be important.” — Jay Uthoff, Luther College

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Let’s Advance Your Campus Energy Vision

Deliver on your institution’s energy, climate, and financial goals with a partner that speaks your language and understands your mission.

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