NYS Announces $200M for Thermal Energy at Three SUNY Universities
The New York State (NYS) governor announced in mid-September that SUNY Purchase will receive $50 million to design and construct phase one of a thermal energy network with plans for future ground-source heating and cooling systems; University at Buffalo will receive $68 million to decarbonize the central utility plant, create energy hubs and thermal energy networks and build ground-source heating and cooling systems; and Stony Brook University is allocated $22 million to design and construct thermal energy systems at two buildings on campus.
U Colorado Boulder to Host Carnegie Sustainability Classification
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education (ACE) recently announced that the university has been chosen to serve as the administrative and operational host for the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability. This classification is an initiative designed to recognize and celebrate higher education institutions that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and climate action as integral to their academic missions.
AASHE Announces Top Performers in 2025 SCI
The 2025 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) showcases how colleges and universities are embedding sustainability across academics, operations, and community engagement. Drawing on data from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS), the SCI names top performers in 13 impact areas and shares recent examples of innovation and leadership.
North Carolina State U Launches Climate & Sustainability Academy Website
The new Climate and Sustainability Academy unites three existing initiatives, establishes formal partnerships with two university offices and coordinates synergistic efforts among more than 20+ established programs. The academy aims to amplify climate and sustainability work through collaboration, communication and innovation.
