U Maryland Reaches Carbon Neutrality
The university's recent announcement of carbon neutrality says its strategy includes modernizing its campus district energy system, reducing its reliance on gasoline and diesel in its vehicle fleet, incorporating energy conservation measures into campus operations, and purchasing diversified, verified offset project credits.
Elon U Publishes Sustainability Master Plan
The recently published 10-year plan includes eight goals and at least one strategy for each. Goals target academics, dining, engagement, facilities, purchasing, technology, transportation and waste. A public website will display progress on the plan’s goals and strategies.
Charles Sturt U Signs Contract for 100% Renewable Energy
(Australia) By signing a three-year contract, the university now supplies 100 percent renewable electricity to the university’s six main campuses across New South Wales. The estimated annual usage under the contract is 20-gigawatt hours.
Framingham State U Connects 720KW Solar Canopy
A public-private partnership enabled the university to construct the 720-kilowatt solar canopy over a parking lot. The university partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and the PowerOptions Consortium to have solar panels installed on campus at no cost to Framingham State State. The power purchase agreement is for 20-25 years at a fixed discounted price over the term.
Clark U Joins UN Academic Impact Initiative
The university recently announced its membership in the U.N. Academic Impact (UNAI), part of the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative. Joining the UNAI commits an institution to advancing 10 basic principles, including sustainability, peace and conflict resolution, human rights, and access to higher education. There are over 1,600 institutions in the network across 150 countries.
