Items Tagged with "University Of Arizona"

Arizona U expands use of renewables

The University of Arizona (UA) is partnering with Tucson Electric Power (TEP) on a 20-year green energy plan for the purchase of solar and wind power that begins with an initiative to offset all of its Scope 2 GHG emissions by December 2020. The newly-sealed agreement, pending approval by the Arizon Read More...

University of Arizona’s Grid-Based Energy Soon to Be 100% Renewable

By the end of May, the University of Arizona will receive all its grid-based energy from renewable sources. This process began on April 30, when the university first received power from the Wilmot Energy Center, a solar + storage system. It will be completed when the Oso Grande Wind Farm goes go onl Read More...

Arizona Universities Partner for Carbon-Neutral Goals

Three Arizona public universities formed an interdisciplinary coalition with four energy providers to achieve a carbon neutral economy in Arizona and establish a regional clean hydrogen hub. Professionals from Arizona Public Service Co., Salt River Project, Tucson Electric Power and Southwest G Read More...

University of Arizona Launches Sustainability & Climate Action Plan

The Office of Sustainability at the University of Arizona is leading development of the university's first Sustainability and Climate Action Plan as its first step toward weaning off fossil fuels and going carbon-neutral by 2040.Before exploring carbon offsets, the action plan will prioritize strate Read More...