Tag: campus

School’s Out! Essential Campus Projects to Tackle During Summer Break

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jun 26, 2023 Flooring

Updated: Jun 26, 2023

Now that the academic semester is over and campuses are largely deserted, it’s the perfect time to do major maintenance projects and intensive cleaning jobs that couldn’t be done when the campus was buzzing with activity. Plan for Summer Classes Facilities teams should work with school leadership to determine what areas will be used for […]

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 […]