The NECE is home to many of BSC’s nationally-recognized energy industry degree and training programs. The building has a variety of spaces including classrooms, administrative offices, and learning labs with world-class, one-of-a-kind lab equipment designed to prepare the next generation of energy industry employees.
The building is designed to meet LEED® Silver Certification requirements
including sustainability features such as:
- Storm water management
- Water efficient landscaping
- 5% recycled content (fly ash from regional coal plants used in all concrete throughout)
- 20% local or regional materials
- Low-emitting materials (adhesives and sealants, paints, carpet, composite wood)
- Daylight and views in 75% of spaces