Tag: carbon neutrality

University of Pittsburgh Moves Closer to Carbon Neutrality with Solar Project

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 17, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Aug 17, 2023

The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) and Texas-based developer Vesper Energy have cut the ribbon on the Gaucho Solar project. Built on 68 acres near Pittsburgh International Airport, the 20 megawatt project features about 55,000 panels and is one of the largest solar arrays in Western Pennsylvania. Through a power purchase agreement with Vesper Energy, the […]

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 […]

Corporate Survey Finds ‘Dramatic Increase’ in Sustainable Building Initiatives

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Dec 8, 2022 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Dec 8, 2022

Greater energy efficiency, better indoor air quality (IAQ), and meeting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) guidelines are three objectives currently prioritized by multinational organizations as they face increasing pressure to incorporate their building operations into their sustainability plans. These are among the key findings of a new report released by Honeywell and Reuters, which surveyed senior […]