The Energy Efficiency Project is officially underway! The L3 parking lot will partially reopen for the start of Fall Semester on Aug. 14, 2026, but portions of the parking lot may be closed at various times throughout Fall Semester. We appreciate your patience and consideration as construction officially begins on the first Measure K project!
This Energy Efficiency Project will improve Delta's aging parking lots while also incorporating solar energy production. The proposed 3-megawatt solar system is anticipated to yield annual savings of up to $1 million each year for the College!
This project will also address the deterioration of asphalt surfaces across the campus. Each parking lot will undergo a comprehensive evaluation based on its condition and utilization to ascertain whether a complete replacement is necessary or if a top coat sealant along with restriping would suffice. Ultimately, we plan to remove and replace about 1.5 million square feet of parking lot surfaces, an area the size of 26 football fields.
This project also includes enhancements to the College's Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system, including the central plant system and older buildings constructed in the 1970s. This work will include the installation of internal wall piping, new air handling units, the replacement of basement fans, and the incorporation of additional components aimed at improving system efficiency.
- A comprehensive evaluation of the entire HVAC system, including the underground main piping, will be conducted during the design phase.
About 'Design-Build'
Design-Build, also known as "Progressive Design-Build" (PBD), is a two-phase delivery method where owners select a design-builder based on qualifications, not just price, to collaboratively define, design, and price a project, establishing a guaranteed maximum price. This approach reduces risk, encourages innovation, allows for early construction work packages, and enables higher owner control over the final design!
What's new and exciting? Check out our project updates!
The first solar panels have been installed in the L3 parking lot! The parking lot is expected to partially reopen for the start of Fall Semester
on Friday, Aug. 14. However, a portion of L3 will remain closed for the installation of the remaining solar panels during the first weeks of Fall Semester.
Even after all panels are installed, portions of the parking lot may be closed at various times throughout Fall
Semester to allow electrical crews to complete this phase of the project.
Thank you for your patience!
Exciting news! The Energy Efficiency Project will officially begin the week of Monday, June 22, with the closure of the L3 and L4 parking lots. Please find an alternative lot to park in. We appreciate your patience and consideration as construction officially begins on the first Measure K project!
After several qualified firms submitted proposals through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), a selection committee undertook a comprehensive evaluation and assessment of those submissions. As a result, two qualified firms were identified to proceed to the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage. Following the completion of criteria documents, the RFPs were distributed on Jan. 26, 2026.
The Board of Trustees identified the Mountain House permanent building as a priority for the first phase of Measure K implementation. We are excited to deliver on this long-held promise to the south county!
Looking to the Future
Crews began installing solar panels in the L3 parking lot in August, marking a major step forward in renewable energy and sustainability at Delta College.
Celebrating a Milestone
Delta College leadership, partners, and community members gathered in June to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Energy Efficiency Project.
