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BYU-Idaho Recycling Center Program
- Brigham Young University, Idaho (ID)
The point of this project was to use the recycling facilities that have been established at BYU-Idaho to partner with the City of Rexburg and expand the recycling program to ...
- Posted Nov. 19, 2012
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409 kW Solar Canopies
- The Catholic University of America (DC)
- Standard Solar
The Catholic University of America today celebrated the installation of 714 solar panels in the O’Boyle Hall parking lot with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The addition makes CUA’s solar ...
- Posted Nov. 1, 2012
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25 kW Rooftop Array: Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center
- University of Missouri-St. Louis (MO)
With funding from the company Express Scripts, UMSL has completed its first solar panel installation to generate electricity. The roof of UMSL’s Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center features ...
- Posted Nov. 1, 2012
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1 MW Solar System: Six Arrays
- Desert Research Institute (NV)
- Black Rock Solar (NV)
A new 498-kilowatt renewable energy project on the Reno campus of the Desert Research Institute is part of a statewide effort that will save DRI more than $160,000 in ...
- Posted Oct. 31, 2012
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591 kW Rooftop Array: Gordon Indoor Track and Tennis Building
- Harvard University (MA)
- Borrego Solar (MA)
The Gordon Indoor Track and Tennis building now sports the University's largest solar energy project. During the course of six weeks, a local construction crew installed 2,275 solar ...
- Posted Oct. 31, 2012
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280 kW Ground Mount Array: Pole Line Road
- Luther College (IA)
Located on college-owned property north of campus, Luther is leasing the array from Decorah Solar Field, LLC, a corporation owned by Decorah resident Larry Grimstad. The array of 1,250 ...
- Posted Oct. 31, 2012
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25 kW 45-foot Wind Turbine
- The University of Findlay (OH)
Dan Klear of Superior Energy Solutions LLC, a company based in Ottawa, was on site to oversee the installation of the wind turbine, which stands approximately 45 feet tall. Each ...
- Posted Oct. 31, 2012
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20 kW 100-foot Wind Turbine
- University of Missouri (MO)
In 2012, MU installed a wind turbine near the corner of Stadium Boulevard and Champions Drive. The turbine has three blades, each 16 feet long, connected to a generator to ...
- Posted Oct. 31, 2012
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18 kW Rooftop Array: Jackson Street Building
- University of Georgia (GA)
This 18-kilowatt solar electric system was installed in 2012 on the roof of the Jackson Street Building, which houses programs of the College of Environment & Design. Seventy-two MAGE Powertec ...
- Posted Oct. 31, 2012
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15 kW Rooftop Array: Engineering Technology Center
- Kennesaw State University (GA)
- Southern Polytechnic State University (GA)
The roof of the ETC has a new set of solar panels that are powered at 10 kW (equivalent to 170 household light bulbs). An additional 5 kW (equivalent to ...
- Posted Oct. 31, 2012
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120-Foot Tall Wind Turbine Installation
- Indiana Institute of Technology (IN)
Indiana Tech installed a wind turbine on its Fort Wayne campus to help engineering students learn about alternative energy sources.The wind turbine tower is 120 feet tall, and the ...
- Posted Oct. 31, 2012
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4 kW Pole Mount Array: New Richmond Campus
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WI)
Thanks to the participation of New Richmond Utilities and WPPI Energy, a 16-panel PV (photovoltaic) solar system was installed on the east lawn at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College-New Richmond in ...
- Posted Oct. 31, 2012
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3 kW Ground Mount Array:
- The University of Findlay (OH)
The University received grants from both the BP Foundation and Dominion Resources to help retrofit two University-owned houses with renewable energy and monitoring equipment. In June 2012, solar power was ...
- Posted Oct. 31, 2012
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1 kW Wall Mount Array: Stadium Parking Deck
- Auburn University (AL)
Facilities Management, in partnership with the Office of Sustainability, has funded a pilot project for the installation of 24 solar panels on top of the northeast and southeast stairwells of ...
- Posted Oct. 31, 2012
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8 kW Solar Homestead Bifacial Solar Canopy
- Appalachian State University (NC)
The Solar Homestead is Appalachian State University's entry in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. Inspired by the pioneer spirit of the early settlers in the ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2012
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7 kW Canopy Array: Library Traffic Circle
- Appalachian State University (NC)
- Sundance Power Systems Inc (NC)
This PV array uses 27 solar panels to produce more than enough electricity to power an average United States household
- Posted Oct. 23, 2012
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4 kW Rooftop Array: Blackburn Vonnoy Farm House
- Appalachian State University (NC)
The Sustainable Development Teaching and Research Farm is a student and faculty-powered operation that offers students an opportunity to immerse themselves into a living lab. The goal of the SD ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2012
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2 kW Pole Mount: Blackburn Vannoy Farm
- Appalachian State University (NC)
The Sustainable Development Teaching and Research Farm is a student and faculty-powered operation that offers students an opportunity to immerse themselves into a living lab. The goal of the SD ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2012
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100 kW Ground Mount Arrays (3 Locations)
- University of Florida (FL)
New solar panels were installed at the University of Florida in November 2012, reducing the university's energy costs and serving as a teaching tool for professors and students. Progress ...
- Posted Sept. 26, 2012
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38 kW Rooftop Array: Cambus Maintenance Facility
- University of Iowa (IA)
Located on the roof of the Cambus Maintenance Facility addition, power from this 38kW photovoltaic system is sent to the campus utility grid.
- Posted Sept. 26, 2012
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280 kW Ground Mount Array: Baker Village
- Luther College (IA)
The 280 kilowatt (kW) facility is installed on the north edge of campus and powers Baker Village—an energy-efficient, all-electric student housing complex that utilizes geothermal energy for heating and ...
- Posted Sept. 11, 2012
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9 kW Rooftop Array: Library Building
- Evergreen State College, The (WA)
A 9 kiloWatt solar photo-voltaic array on the roof of the Library Building was a first step towards developing a renewable energy infrastructure on campus.
- Posted Sept. 11, 2012
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206 kW Canopy Array: Multimodal Transportation Center
- University of Northern Iowa (IA)
This facility is one of the first net-zero buildings in the State of Iowa. The center is powered by 960 photovoltaic (PV) panels and the lobby is tempered with heat ...
- Posted Sept. 7, 2012
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600 kW Wind Turbine
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (MA)
UMass Dartmouth broke ground on its wind turbine project, marking the latest milestone in its campus-wide effort to reduce annual energy costs by $3 million, shrink annual carbon emissions by ...
- Posted Aug. 8, 2012
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4 kW 40-foot Wind Turbine
- SUNY Broome Community College (NY)
Broome Community College's latest effort to support and produce green energy won't just lower utility bills - it'll be used to teach students. BCC unveiled a new wind ...
- Posted Aug. 8, 2012
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105 kW Rooftop Array: Sun Devil Fitness Complex
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Architekton (AZ)
The Polytechnic Campus Sun Devil Fitness Complex was constructed in direct response to student demand and input. The building is a two-story structure, certified by the United States Green Building ...
- Posted Aug. 7, 2012
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66 kW Rooftop Array: Discovery Hall
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Ameresco, Inc. (MA)
- Encap Development LLC (MA)
Roof top mount. Discovery Hall. Fixed. 220 panels. 66 kWdc. Commissioning deadline = 9/20/13. PV Panel Type: Canadian Solar CS6X-300M monocrystalline Inverter Type: Advanced Energy AE50TX (1)
- Posted Aug. 6, 2012
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University of Iowa Information Technology Facility
- University of Iowa (IA)
The University of Iowa (UI) Information Technology Facility is believed to be the first educational institution data center in the nation certified LEED Platinum, and is the first LEED Platinum ...
- Posted July 27, 2012
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Center for Design Research
- University of Kansas (KS)
The Center for Design Research, located on the site of the former historic Chamney Dairy Farm in Lawrence, Kansas, is a response to the emerging culture and support of sustainability ...
- Posted July 27, 2012
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Sustainability Innovation in Practice: Western's Collaborative Planning Results in Living Lab Model for Sparta Public Safety Training Facility
- Western Technical College (WI)
Western expanded its Sparta(WI) campus to consolidate its Public-Safety Programs on one campus reducing the need for students to travel 35 miles to Western's campus in La Crosse ...
- Posted July 27, 2012
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BHCC Health and Wellness Center
- Bunker Hill Community College (MA)
- DiNisco Design Partnership (MA)
The Health and Wellness Center at Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is a e 48,000 square-foot structure provides "smart classrooms," spacious offices, student study lounges, flexible state-of-the-art "sim" labs ...
- Posted July 27, 2012
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Galileo's Pavilion
- Johnson County Community College (KS)
- University of Kansas (KS)
The goals of the Johnson County Community College Center for Sustainability, combined with the need for additional classrooms at the ever-expanding college, led to a unique opportunity to create inspired ...
- Posted July 27, 2012
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Southwest Recreation Center Expansion - University of Florida
- University of Florida (FL)
Southwest Recreation Center was expanded 2009-2010 and continues to be the most popular active recreation facility on the University of Florida campus. This facility is a modern laboratory for highly ...
- Posted July 27, 2012
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Sustainability and Integrated Campus Planning at UCLA
- University of California, Los Angeles (CA)
Planning at UCLA systematically uses the LEED rating system to advance campus sustainability goals and to challenge project design teams to achieve significant efficiencies on campus. The comprehensive nature of ...
- Posted July 27, 2012
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Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall
- Wellesley College (MA)
- Ann Beha Architects (MA)
Alumnae Hall has had little or no upgrades to HVAC systems and interior finishes since it was built in 1932. This project included a complete gut renovation of all building ...
- Posted July 25, 2012
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Payne Family Native American Center
- University of Montana (MT)
The Payne Family Native American Center, the first of its kind in the nation, is an excellent example of sustainability in practice. This symbolically rich building provides a place for ...
- Posted July 24, 2012
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Apogee Stadium
- University of North Texas (TX)
- HKS Architects (TX)
Completed in fall 2011, the 30,000-seat Apogee Stadium is the first LEED Platinum collegiate football stadium in the world. The stadium features luxury suites, an amenity-filled club level, a ...
- Posted July 24, 2012
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Linde + Robinson Laboratory for Global Environmental Science
- California Institute of Technology (CA)
- Architectural Resources Group (CA)
This groundbreaking project rehabilitated a 1932 astrophysics laboratory at Caltech into a cutting-edge center for research and instruction in global environmental science. The $35 million rehabilitation preserved the significant architectural ...
- Posted July 24, 2012
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Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery is a world-class research facility that houses twin interdisciplinary institutes: the private, nonprofit Morgridge Institute for Research and the public, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. With ...
- Posted July 24, 2012
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Sabine Hall Science Building
- Perkins+Will (NY)
- Dallas College (TX)
Richland College, one of seven colleges of the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD), is dedicated to its mission of "teaching, learning and community building." Sabine Hall Science Building, its ...
- Posted July 24, 2012
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Water Conservation Strategies in LEED Residence Halls
- Emory University (GA)
- Ayers Saint Gross (MD)
Emory University's water conservation goals are extensive and not only include reduced potable water use in our buildings but also across campus, effecting uses such as irrigation and physical ...
- Posted July 24, 2012
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Education Building
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
This project renovated nearly 71,000 GSF of the existing Education Building including a 37,000 GSF replacement and a four story addition. This project also included the reconstruction of ...
- Posted July 24, 2012
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Kaua'i Community College - Ho'ouluwehi: The Sustainable Living Institute of Kaua'i
- University of Hawaii Kauai Community College (HI)
Kaua'i Community College ("KCC") created Ho'ouluwehi: The Sustainable Living Institute of Kaua'i to bring the college and island community together in a place-based approach to cultural, economic ...
- Posted July 11, 2012
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Efforts in Making Tuition More Sustainable
- Sewanee - The University of the South (TN)
Recently, Sewanee has taken three tuition actions in an effort to make the cost of an excellent college education more sustainable. In January 2012, the University announced that it would ...
- Posted July 11, 2012
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Providing a Framework for Student Driven Sustainability in the Residence Halls: The Green Room Certification Program
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
The Green Room Certification Program (GRCP) is designed to provide students living in the residence halls an individual or room-by-room framework for 1) reducing their energy and resource consumption, and ...
- Posted July 10, 2012
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The Student Sustainability Summits
- University of Cincinnati (OH)
The Student Sustainability Summit (Summit) at the University of Cincinnati (UC) began in the spring of 2011. Its ever-evolving aim is to train the next generation of students to become ...
- Posted July 9, 2012
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Behind the Shower Curtain: How UC Merced Saved a Million Gallons of Water
- University of California, Merced (CA)
In the fall of 2011, in the agricultural center of California, UC Merced assembled a broad coalition of students, faculty, organizers, and administrators to implement a campus-wide dormitory competition to ...
- Posted July 9, 2012
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Implementing UBC's Climate Action Plan
- University of British Columbia (BC)
The University of British Columbia (UBC)'s comprehensive Climate Action Plan, launched in 2010, is the result of a multi-year planning process that involved over 200 students, staff and faculty ...
- Posted July 9, 2012
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Alfred State's Net-Zero Energy Demonstration Home
- Alfred State College (NY)
Students in a variety of construction-related programs at Alfred State constructed a net-zero energy demonstration home as part of their coursework. The 2200 square foot home, which is located on ...
- Posted July 9, 2012
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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Green Fish: How URI Saves 40 Million Gallons of Water a Year
- University of Rhode Island (RI)
Without clean water, the University of Rhode Island's Aquaculture Center can't fulfill its mission to house fish for research. Yet, the center's water source left a large ...
- Posted July 9, 2012
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