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MIT Launches Alliance to Accelerate Energy Innovation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) entered a new strategic alliance seeking to advance cutting-edge energy technologies for electrification, decarbonization and renewable power.
University at Albany Funds Decarbonization Project
The University at Albany announced a $30 million decarbonization project that will allow the campus to shut down its gas-fired boilers during the summer months and significantly lower its fossil fuel consumption.
Case Study: UChicago Reduces Emissions, Increases Savings with Online Platform
The University of Chicago has an ambitious goal to reduce absolute GHG emissions 50% by 2030. Specific to the waste reduction area of its Campus Sustainability Plan, the University researched ways for employees to creatively reuse products and recirculate assets to reduce GHG emissions from landfilled waste. In this column from Better Buildings, learn how the University implemented a program to reduce emissions through reuse and recycling that has resulted in an estimated 19,912 kg eCO2 of internal embodied carbon avoidance, 87,600 lbs. in weight diverted from landfill, nearly $700,000 in value recaptured, and more.
Montana State to Spend $50.5 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects
Montana State University will invest $50.5 million for energy efficiency projects that include the maintenance of buildings on its campus.
Western New Mexico University Seeks Funding to Upgrade Infrastructure
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) is seeking funding from the New Mexico legislature to upgrade and improve its infrastructure.
UC Santa Cruz Sets 2045 Goals
The University of California, Santa Cruz has set a goal to lower its emissions by 90% by 2045.
Norfolk State Implements Energy Efficiency
Norfolk State University entered into a partnership to implement its new energy efficiency program.
California State University System Adds Solar Benches
The California State University System added solar-powered benches at California State University – Channel Islands.
Northern Illinois University Partners to Lower Energy Consumption
Northern Illinois University entered a partnership to reduce energy consumption on the campus by over 26% and reduce carbon emissions by 11%.
Harvard Increases Green Fund for Building Decarbonization
Harvard University increased the amount of funding in its Green Revolving Fund (GRF) for decarbonizing the campus to $37 million from $12 million.
Virginia Tech Receives Industrial Decarbonization Funding
Virginia Tech was chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management to lead a feasibility research study for developing a regional carbon dioxide storage complex in the Roanoke Valley.
Lehigh University Adds On-Campus Solar Array
Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus in Pennsylvania will add a solar array to help it achieve net carbon neutrality by 2040.
