How Ole Miss modernized its campus energy systems with TVA EnergyRight.
‘Ole Miss’ (the University of Mississippi) partnered with TVA EnergyRight® and local power company Northeast Mississippi Electric Power Association to transform campus energy management, delivering major upgrades to lighting, HVAC systems, and overall efficiency. Working alongside Trane Energy Services, the team conducted detailed energy audits aligned with TVA EnergyRight incentives, ensuring the modernization project remained financially viable while achieving long-term sustainability goals.
As part of its comprehensive modernization effort, Ole Miss implemented one of the largest campus lighting upgrades in its history, replacing 48,000 light fixtures across 94 buildings. By integrating these upgrades with long-term planning and utility partnerships, the campus not only reduced its overall energy footprint but also positioned itself to reinvest utility savings into future system improvements.
Project Highlights
The university focused on the following upgrades, balancing sustainability goals with long-term operational value:
- Campus-wide LED lighting retrofits that reduced energy consumption and maintenance demands
- Upgraded heating and cooling systems designed for improved performance and long-term reliability
- Energy audits structured to align project scope with available incentive programs
- Coordinated planning between TVA EnergyRight, LPC, and university leadership
- Verified energy savings delivering strong ROI and operational efficiency
A Model for Other Facilities
This project demonstrates what’s possible when strategic planning, incentive programs, and cross-organizational collaboration come together. The Ole Miss energy modernization effort offers a practical roadmap for:
- Universities and school districts exploring energy upgrades
- Facility managers pursuing efficiency improvements
- Organizations seeking incentive-supported capital upgrades
- Energy and sustainability program administrators
- Public institutions managing large energy portfolios
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Connect with your local power company or speak with a TVA EnergyRight expert to explore energy-efficiency solutions tailored to your facility or business goals.