Green Power on Campus
Currently the renewable energy group is investigating the possibility of building renewable power generation on campus as an educational tool, a research tool, and as a symbol that the UofG is attempting to become more sustainable. These projects can also help offset energy costs.
Here are examples of Universities that have successfully purchased renewable energy generation. Many of these projects were student initiatives.
University of British Columbia
UBC have started purchasing their energy for three of their buildings on campus from renewable energy sources.
University of North Carolina
Last February the 74.5% of the voting student body approved a student fee increase of $4 per semester to fund renewable energy on campus. The fee was approved by the chancellor’s committee on student fees, but the fee can only support on campus projects. The student committee that oversees this fee has already applied for a grant to put solar panels on a residence hall.
Lewis & Clark College
Became the first school in the US to achieve Kyoto Compliance (to reduce their CO2 levels to 6% below 1990 levels). They achieved the compliance by purchasing renewable energy credits
Connecticut College
Has already committed to purchasing 45% renewable energy as of October 2003 and students are actively pushing the school for a 100% commitment.
University of Colorado
Committed to being run by 27% wind energy.
Oberlin College
Plans to make its campus “climate neutral” — that is, to produce no net greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.
Brown University
Is investing $30 million in green building and energy efficiency design and is installing a windmill on top of its tallest building.
Carnegie Mellon, Penn State, and the University of Pennsylvania
All three universities are now purchasing wind power.
University of Oregon
Has purchased solar panels for the student union.
University of Vermont
Has purchased solar panels to put on a number of buildings.
University of California
In June the Board of Regents passed a GB/RE policy that will bring 36 megawatts of renewable energy to the University of California and inspire a new generation of Green Building.
Made a huge commitment, buying 10 megawatts of solar power for the state school system.
