Spotlight on Green Schools

Schools are focusing more and more heavily on cutting back on the energy they use and trying to reduce their impact on the environment. The articles on these pages spotlight individual campus energy conservation programs, energy initiatives, solar installations, energy-related technology, HVAC, research, grants, policy, and other topics related to green campuses.


U Southern Maine To Save $70,000 Each Year with Lighting Upgrade

The University of Southern Maine has begun a lighting upgrade designed to save the school more than $70,000 each year.

Cycling Pulse Takes Campus Bicycle Programs Mobile

Cycling Pulse has unveiled Web-based and mobile portal Ride Campus for college and university faculty, staff, and students who commute by bicycle.

Solar Roof Powers Facility at U of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi has completed installation of a solar roof on its Center for Manufacturing Excellence.

5 Facility Design Tips for Universities

The University of Connecticut unveils a new "Classroom Building" that was designed and built with a calculated approach.

UA Solar System Reduces Costs, Enhances Curriculum

A 10-kilowatt solar installation at the University of Arizona is lowering energy bills and enhancing curriculum in some computer science and geology classes.

Energy Alliance Promotes Power Reduction in Colleges

A utility company has teamed up with a "cleantech" development firm to provide a system that integrates energy load response with energy usage monitoring.

Arizona Western College Goes for Variety in Solar Installation

Yuma-based Arizona Western College has begun generating its own electrical power through a solar installation that uses five different types of technologies.

Green Flash

Our environmental challenges are profound, but the solutions don't have to be. Here are 5 quick green initiatives that your institution can implement this year.

Mission College Goes Solar To Save 8.5 Million

Mission College in Santa Clara, CA has completed a solar system designed to save the school approximately $8.5 million in electricity costs over 25 years.

California University To Save 1.6 Million with Solar Energy

Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA has completed two solar systems that will save the school as much as $1.6 million over the next 20 years.