THE GROUNDWORK

The Hocking College Energy Institute opened in September 2009. Hocking College was awarded a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for the construction of an innovative learning facility near the Logan-Hocking Industrial Park in Hocking County. The Energy Institute features green building design aspects and hands-on learning labs for students studying in the college’s advanced energy, fuel cells, and vehicular hybrids training programs. The Hocking College Energy Institute project is pursuing LEED Platinum certification through the US Green Building Council (USGBC). This is the highest level of certification allowed by USGBC and is a testament to Hocking’s commitment to green collar education.