While new buildings and other facilities show UMD's growth, its energy consumption doesn't. Window and roof replacements and other practices, improve building efficiency and save energy. Swenson Science Building conservation practices earned UMD a $102,000 Minnesota Power rebate and saves over $84,000 each year. Labovitz School of Business and Economics is the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building in the University of Minnesota system. Conservation keeps energy usage flat while the amount of building space continues to rise.


