Welcome, Milwaukee Area Technical College!
by Georges Dyer, Senior Fellow, Second Nature
The Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is the most recent member of the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) network.
This video shows MATC instructor and Green Energy Summit Chairperson Dr. George Stone introducing MATC President Dr. Michael L. Burke, who signs the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment on March 24, 2010:
The depth of MATC’s commitment and seriously with which they enter into this network are clear from level of engagement of faculty, administrators, and trustees in the decision-making process. It’s also clear from the investments they’ve already planned.
MATC has partnered with Johnson Controls (an ACUPCC sponsor) to develop the state’s largest PV solar array – a $6.9 million “solar education farm” that will help train technicians. The 2,500 panels will general 411 kw of electricity and save $70,000 per year. It will also be total portable.
This is a great demonstration of leadership by President Burke and the entire MATC community -congratulations and welcome to the ACUPCC network!