October 2005

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Harvard Receives Government Award for Use of Renewable Energy

Harvard University received a 2005 Green Power Leadership Award Monday (Oct. 24) from the federal government and the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions for its commitment to using renewable energy. 

posted: 10.28.05 [permalink]

 

Yale commits to long-term Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Renewable Energy Strategy

Yale is committed to a level of investment in energy conservation and alternate energy sources that will lead, based on current projections, to a reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions by 10% below our 1990 levels by the year 2020. 

posted: 10.12.05 [permalink]

 

Register Today for the 2nd Annual NECSC Conference

Northeast Campus Sustainability Consortium presents: The 2005 Conference for College and University Sustainability Professionals. The Key Purpose of the Conference is to allow campus sustainability professionals to exchange their knowledge and experience; build their networks; and foster the growth and development of their profession in the Northeast. (October 27- 28, 2005) 

posted: 10. 7.05 [permalink]

 

$10,000 in Prizes for Visions of a Sustainable Campus

Do you work, study or live at Harvard? Are you a Harvard alum? If so, you're eligible to enter the HGCI's new art and design competition, "A Vision of Sustainability 2020." Spouses and domestic partners of current employees and students are eligible. Children may enter the junior competition, which includes a $1000 high school prize. All submissions due at 9AM on Monday, October 31, 2005. For rules, judging criteria and ideas to help you prepare a prize-winning entry, please visit the Vision 2020 website. 

posted: 10. 6.05 [permalink]

 

College Increases Heating Budget

In the wake of rising natural gas and oil prices magnified by Hurricane Katrina, Harvard has raised its budget for heating for the upcoming winter to $3.4 million, compared with $3.1 million budgeted last year. 

posted: 10. 6.05 [permalink]

 

Practicing 'best practices' - Group works to conserve energy

Dual concerns about Harvard's environmental impact and skyrocketing energy costs have prompted facilities managers across the University to come together monthly to share thoughts, tips, and techniques for making Harvard buildings energy efficient. 

posted: 10. 5.05 [permalink]