Sustainability
- Representatives from the CU system and CU Boulder will explore innovative solutions and identify ways to accelerate clean technology from idea and proof of concept through to market adoption.
- Chancellor Justin Schwartz has announced several actions to further establish CU Boulder as a global leader in sustainability. The university will partner with Pivot Energy to add 5 megawatts of solar energy to the local grid and is committing tax credit savings to campus decarbonization efforts.
- At its June meeting, the Campus Sustainability Executive Council discussed capital prioritization and Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System reporting.
- Dave Newport of the CU Environmental Center was awarded the 2024 Environmental Legacy Award by the Green Sports Alliance for his work with CU Athletics on the department’s sustainability initiatives.
- During its June meeting, the CU Board of Regents approved two new sustainability initiatives: the construction of a solar array on East Campus and an 18-building efficiency project.
- The Campus Sustainability Executive Council discussed Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System certification and planning; policy proposals; the Climate Action Plan and more this month.
- Announced by Gov. Jared Polis, two grants totaling nearly $700,000 through the statewide Geothermal Energy Grant Program will help determine whether geothermal energy is feasible for the campus.
- The annual Campus Sustainability Summit continues to serve as a pivotal gathering for people to explore solutions, forge partnerships and celebrate achievements that make CU Boulder a leading campus for climate and sustainability initiatives. Learn more about highlights from this year’s summit.
- At its April meeting, the Campus Sustainability Executive Council discussed the next steps for the Climate Action Plan and proposed alternatives to the West District Energy Plant updates.
- The CU Boulder Sustainability Executive Council announced the publication of the final Climate Action Plan during a panel discussion at the Campus Sustainability Summit.