Charles Sturt University (CSU) has been recognised as a leader in energy efficiency, sharing in the top award at the NSW Energy Productivity in Action event in Sydney last night.

CSU won the inaugural Energy Productivity in Action Business Leader (Commercial) Award at the event organised by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH).

The University was one of ten businesses recognised for energy efficiency achievements and involvement in the OEH's Energy Saver program and then went on to share the major award.

Manager of CSU Green, Mr Ed Maher said,  "Charles Sturt University is passionate about continuing to improve its sustainability performance in areas such as energy efficiency, not only because of the direct benefits that it provides to us as an organisation, but also because we have the opportunity to share these outcomes with others.

"We share the vision of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage that this may lead to broader confidence for others to also invest in energy efficiency, leading to economic, environmental and social rewards." 

To save energy, CSU has implemented university-wide building management information systems, refurbished lighting and installed a cogeneration plant at Bathurst, which will generate about 65 per cent of electricity used on campus.

The University is currently implementing an energy performance contract focusing on Bathurst and Wagga Wagga.

Read more about CSU's sustainability record in CSU News here.