This document proposes a "Consolidate, Virtualize and Energize" project to reduce energy consumption and costs across the 32 colleges and universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system through server virtualization, reducing underutilized computer terminals, incorporating alternative energy sources, expanding online classes, and educating staff on green technologies. The project aims to reduce energy usage by 5% in the first phase and 10% upon completion in 2016. Key steps include consolidating data centers, implementing virtualization, purchasing energy efficient equipment, and raising awareness of energy consumption among students, faculty and staff.