New major power plant project expected to decrease University greenhouse gas emissions

In June 2022, the University Board of Trustees approved a cooling tower and chiller electrification project estimated to cost $45 million. This project will increase chilled water production capacity, decrease Read More …

How commissioning helps make our campus more sustainable

What exactly is commissioning? Learn about building commissioning projects done around campus and the impact they have on the University’s effort for a greener campus. What exactly is commissioning? Commissioning Read More …

Campus Race to Zero Waste begins!

The friendly, nationwide competition between universities is back! Campus Race to Zero Waste (CR2ZW) is taking place from January 29 until March 25. Minimize waste on campus, increase recycling, and Read More …

Latest fusion milestone could hint the future of sustainable energy

In mid-December of 2022, a major milestone in fusion was made by researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) National Ignition Facility (NIF), in which fusion has finally achieved ignition—meaning Read More …