Search Results
Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (CEERE) conducts research and provides technical assistance for a range of clean energy technologies and applications. With support from state and federal …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Research Centers & Institutes
- View more
Polymer-Based Materials for Harvesting Solar Energy
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) – Polymer-Based Materials for Harvesting Solar Energy, PHaSE – was one of 46 national centers created in 2009 by the …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Research Centers & Institutes
- View more
BS in Sustainable Food & Farming
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The concentration in Sustainable Food and Farming was developed in response to growing student demand and emerging job opportunities. If you care about good food, small farms, and local solutions …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
Sustainable Studies Bachelor
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
What the world needs more than ever are smart, creative people like you who are committed to getting a green education and implementing sustainable ideas and practices throughout all sectors …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
PhD in Environmental Engineering
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (EWRE) Program is committed to solving the environmental problems of today and educating the engineers and researchers of tomorrow. The group has expertise in …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
PhD in Sustainable Building Systems
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
Sustainable living is a vital issue on many people's minds today. Mainstream public and politicians alike have resolved to reduce pollution and waste and reverse global warming. This is particularly …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
Master in Regional Planning
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The goal of the Regional Planning Program is to stimulate creative and systematic approaches for addressing and resolving the physical, economic, and social problems of towns, cities, and larger regions. …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
MS in Environmental Engineering
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
Two main paths are available for obtaining the MS degree through the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Program. The two paths are 1) the Research Option: MS in Environmental Engineering …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
MS in Sustainability Science
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The MS Sustainability Science (MS3) Program prepares students professionally for a broad range of sustainability-focused careers in industry, government, or the non-profit sector. Students will graduate with: (1) a systems-based …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
MS in Sustainable Building Systems
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
Many aspects influence sustainability in the built environment: Site selection and environmental modification, design of buildings and structures, choice of materials and structural systems, selection and sizing of building energy …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
Sustainable Food & Farming Certificate
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The 15-credit Certificate in Sustainable Food and Farming was developed in response to growing student demand and emerging job opportunities. This online program has been particularly attractive to the fastest …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
- Academic Programs
- View more
Holdsworth Retrofit and Renovation
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMA) has a rapidly evolving commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the environmental sustainability of its operations. According to the 2007 Intergovernmental Panel …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
- Publications
- View more
AASHE Student Diary Series: Permaculture Pioneers
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
As I look out onto the dormant January garden in front of Franklin Dining Commons at UMass, I can’t help but feel a sense of utter amazement at how much …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
- Publications
- View more
Measuring, Managing and Visualizing Building Energy Consumption & Carbon Emissions
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
How much energy do the buildings at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMA) consume? The answer to this question is of interest to those tracking energy efficiency and greenhouse gas …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
- Publications
- View more
A Commitment to Climate Neutrality at the University of Massachusetts Amherst: Environmental urgency and financial prudence
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
In the past year, the ambitious goal of climate neutrality has exploded out of the higher education sustainability movement, with over 450 schools, including the entire University of Massachusetts system, …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
- Publications
- View more
250 kW Wind Turbine
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
In the early 1990’s, RERL bought and erected on Mount Tom in nearby Easthampton a used 250-kilowatt turbine and has been operating a wind research and teaching station there ever …
- Posted May 18, 2012
- Green Power Projects
- View more
25 kW WF-1 Wind Turbine
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
In the mid 1970s a 25 kW wind turbine was designed, built and installed at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Known as the WF-1, it is historically one of …
- Posted Jan. 1, 2012
- Green Power Projects
- View more