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Rutgers University Drives Toward Carbon Neutrality with New Solar Carports

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 22, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 22, 2023

Rutgers University has selected DSD Renewables to install 16 solar carport canopies, totaling 14.5 MW, in parking lots across the New Jersey university’s multiple campuses. This is the first major sustainability initiative to roll out since University President Jonathan Holloway announced Rutgers’ commitment to a Climate Action Plan in September 2021. The project, expected to […]

University of California Inks Major Wind Energy Deal to Power Campuses

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 18, 2023 Sustainability/Business Continuity

Updated: May 18, 2023

In a move to step-up its clean energy goals, the University of California (UC) has signed its first-ever wind energy contract. The deal represents the university’s largest renewable energy commitment to date in support of campus decarbonization. UC entered the 85 megawatt (MW) power purchase agreement with Pattern Energy, which is developing the 3,500 MW […]