Colorado State U to Connect 5.75 MW Photovoltaic Project

The university recently entered a 20-year agreement on a ground-mounted 5.75 megawatt photovoltaic project. The university will receive the electricity and RECs generated by the virtual net-metering solar project. The project is expected to come online in the fourth quarter of 2026.

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.

AASHE Announces 2025 Sustainability Award Winners

AASHE recently congratulated the 16 winners of the 2025 AASHE Sustainability Awards, including the inaugural class of 10 AASHE Fellows. Each Campus Sustainability Achievement Award winner will be spotlighted in a webinar showcase, happening each Tuesday in June.