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How the University of Pittsburgh Plans to Become Carbon Neutral

By Patrick Monahan, Pittwire Apr 14, 2022 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Apr 14, 2022

In February 2020, the University of Pittsburgh announced its goal to go carbon neutral by 2037—13 years sooner than the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s call for global carbon neutrality. A new report, the Pitt Climate Action Plan, spells out how the university will achieve that goal through investments in clean energy, transportation, efficiency, and other areas. […]

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Pandemic Made Campus Cleanliness, IAQ Top Factors for Future College Selection

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Aug 12, 2021 Heating and Cooling

Updated: Aug 12, 2021

If you’re a college or university trying to attract parents of prospective students, post-pandemic, you’ll likely want to up your game when it comes to perceived campus cleanliness and indoor air quality (IAQ). That’s according to a new survey by JLL, a professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Conducted in […]