Madison College Completes Solar Plus Energy Storage System
The technical college recently installed a 180-kilowatt ground-mounted solar array with bifacial panels. The system integrates with geothermal heating and cooling for a fully electric, high-efficiency building system. The solar plus storage system has a 30+ year lifespan with an estimated 8–10-year payback period.
AASHE Announces 2026 Sustainability Award Winners
AASHE recently announced the 16 AASHE Sustainability Award winners across four categories–Campus Sustainability Achievement, Student Sustainability Leadership, Lifetime Achievement and the AASHE Fellows.
Trinity College Dublin Endorses 'Fossil Fuel Treaty'
The recently signed treaty has three principles: end the expansion of coal, oil and gas production ("non-proliferation"); adopt renewable energy and economic diversification away from fossil fuels ("just transition"); and ensure an equitable plan for the wind down of existing fossil fuel production ("fair phase-out").
AASHE Publishes 2025 Annual Report
This report documents AASHE’s progress in 2025, reflecting the contributions of its members, partners and staff. It includes highlights from the 2025 conference and expo, membership, award winners, STARS, education programs, and more.
U California Riverside Adopts 'Climate Action & Adaptation Plan'
Approved at the end of 2025, the new plan provides a roadmap to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing climate resilience, and integrating climate justice and equity into campus operations and planning. It outlines 15 key actions with five of them taking immediate priority over the next three years.
