Sustainability Initiatives

Efforts by schools and universities to operate environmentally friendly facilities and programs.

Highlights

Georgetown University
Georgetown University's residential building at 55 H. St. NW in Washington, D.C.
Georgetown University's residential building at 55 H. St. NW in Washington, D.C.
Georgetown University's residential building at 55 H. St. NW in Washington, D.C.
Georgetown University's residential building at 55 H. St. NW in Washington, D.C.
Georgetown University's residential building at 55 H. St. NW in Washington, D.C.

Inside: Sustainability

July 3, 2023
LEED platinum for Georgetown residence hallGeorgetown University says its residential building at 55 H St. NW in downtown Washington, D.C., has received LEED Platinum certification...
University of Calfornia
Uc Wind
Uc Wind
Uc Wind
Uc Wind
Uc Wind

University of California system agrees to acquire wind energy from New Mexico

June 7, 2023
The university system will receive electricity via a 550-mile transmission line from the SunZia Wind project in New Mexico.
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govrernors island climate exchange
govrernors island climate exchange
govrernors island climate exchange
govrernors island climate exchange
govrernors island climate exchange

Stony Brook University will anchor Climate Exchange campus in New York City

May 1, 2023
The 400,000-square-foot campus on Governor's Island will be dedicated to researching and developing solutions to the global climate crisis.
Broward County Public Schools
electric bus broward
electric bus broward
electric bus broward
electric bus broward
electric bus broward

Broward County (Fla.) district acquires 60 electric school buses

April 28, 2023
The school system received a state grant of $14.8 million to buy the zero-emission vehicles.
Lehigh University
lehigh solar
lehigh solar
lehigh solar
lehigh solar
lehigh solar

Lehigh University is adding a 20-acre solar farm in Bethlehem, Pa.

April 14, 2023
The project is designed to supply 100% of the electricity needs of the Goodman campus, which is home to the university’s athletic facilities.

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Jan. 1, 2023
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University of Denver
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Tufts University announces plans for new residence hall

Dec. 13, 2022
The seven-story facility on the Medford/Somerville, Mass., campus will house 398 juniors and seniors.
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Improving Student Environments with Proper Hydration

Nov. 9, 2022
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Annandale High School
Annandale High School
Annandale High School
Annandale High School
Annandale High School

Fairfax County (Va.) board approves rooftop solar panels for high school in Annandale

Nov. 7, 2022
The installation at Annandale High School will serve as a pilot program as the district looks to add panels at other campuses.
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New York City will convert 100 schools to electric heat

Oct. 28, 2022
City officials say the switch from heating oil will improve air quality and substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.