Tag: University of Pittsburgh

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 […]

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. […]