The greening of academe has been in process for years, as campus after campus takes on a wide range of initiatives, from alternative energy to zero waste. There are lessons here for companies. In this monthly column, Second Nature offers stories and insights from ACUPCC signatory colleges and universities around the United States. Interested in Contributing? Find out how.
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In this report, 52 Minority-Serving Institutions across the country have completed online surveys developed by UNCF to share sustainability efforts at their institutions.
The impacts of climate change on campus operations can no longer be ignored – campuses must ensure their energy and operational systems can survive and thrive in a changing climate. Micro Grid experts agree that power outages from extreme events can be mitigated if the nation’s electrical infrastructure is made “smart.” This webinar will discuss Energy Reliability and how solutions such as a Micro Grid will lessen the impact of future blackouts.
Second Nature and the U.S.EPA’s Green Power Partnership are collaborating to identify barriers to expanding renewable energy use among colleges and universities, identify solutions, provide education on green power procurement strategies and explore joint purchasing opportunities.
Panelists: David Hales, President, Second Nature, Blaine Collison, Program Director, Green Power Partnership, USEPA, Sarah Brylinsky, Program Associate, Second Nature, Jenn Andrews, Director of Program Planning and Coordination, Clean Air-Cool Planet, Anthony Amato, Senior Analyst, Energy and Climate Change, ERG
Presented by Siemens: Focuses on the various types of alternative and renewable energy and how to select and prioritize based on geography and financial realities.
The greening of academe has been in process for years, as campus after campus takes on a wide range of initiatives, from alternative energy to zero waste. There are lessons here for companies. In this monthly column, Second Nature offers stories and insights from 
