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title: Winona State University Adds Solar Carport as Part of Sustainability Initiative
description: WSU is the most energy-efficient University in the Minnesota State System.
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# [Winona State University Adds Solar Carport as Part of Sustainability Initiative](https://blog.widseth.com/winona-state-university-adds-solar-carport-as-part-of-sustainability-initiative)

 Written by [Craig Britton, PE, VP - Civil Engineer](https://blog.widseth.com/author/craig-britton-pe-vp-civil-engineer) | Oct 18, 2022 1:30:00 PM

Winona State University (WSU) implemented a $12 million campus-wide energy savings and sustainability project this year. The [Leading Energy Savings & Sustainability](https://www.winona.edu/facilities/less.asp?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ib_gW4IEou7s6aaFBmtNtk51RYqg9lQNiGaXtbkmZBGXwtFLZVXSnC9BeTChlg4smW1zC) initiative makes WSU the most energy-efficient University in the Minnesota State System.   

Widseth is proud to be involved in the university's sustainability efforts. We provided civil engineering and land surveying on the recently completed solar carport project adjacent to the Integrated Wellness Center. Read the [Winona Post article by Alexandra Retter](https://www.winonapost.com/news/wsu-adds-solar-saves-energy/article_ba851d98-133f-11ed-b5b2-472250c0f880.html?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ib_gW4IEou7s6aaFBmtNtk51RYqg9lQNiGaXtbkmZBGXwtFLZVXSnC9BeTChlg4smW1zC) to learn more about the project. 

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