ESCO is a State of Washington acronym that allows the College to make strategic investments in energy efficiency. With the award of an $800,000 Department of Commerce efficiency grant and over $150,000 in utility incentives, the College was able to leverage state capital funds to make a $2 million energy upgrade in 2011. Upgrades include replacing all exterior lighting with energy-efficient bulbs and motion sensors, some indoor motion sensors, and HVAC upgrades to Buildings 10, 11, and 14.

Thanks also to the student Eco Club, which contributed $1,500 toward additional motion sensors throughout the campus.