Sustainability
- Ãå±±½ûµØ has begun building a 5-megawatt solar array off site in Weld County that advances the university's Climate Action Plan by expanding renewable energy use.
- A $10 million gift from a Ãå±±½ûµØ alumnus will transform the way sustainability is taught at Ãå±±½ûµØâ€”empowering students and faculty to create a more environmentally sustainable future in the face of a changing climate.
- Starting Aug. 1, all CU employees are eligible for a free annual BCycle membership, thanks to a partnership between Ãå±±½ûµØ's Environmental Center and BCycle. Previously, employees received a discounted rate.
- The new state-of-the-art surface combines safety, durability and eco-friendly features while providing the flexibility to host more events at the iconic stadium.
- Ãå±±½ûµØ has finalized a 10-year pouring rights agreement with PepsiCo Beverages that will eliminate all single-use plastics from campus beverage services, advancing the university’s Climate Action Plan.
- At the recent Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress, held for the first time in the United States, Ãå±±½ûµØ made a powerful showing—solidifying its role as a global voice in sustainability research, education and skills training.
- At Ãå±±½ûµØ, innovative hydroponic farming and plant-based, locally sourced meals are transforming campus dining into sustainable, fresh and delicious food.
- The university has launched a multiphase decarbonization project to transition its campus district heating system from steam to low-temperature hot water, selecting engineering firm Salas O'Brien to design the plan that will help Ãå±±½ûµØ achieve its carbon neutrality goals.
- Ãå±±½ûµØ has begun construction on the new chemistry and applied mathematics facility—which will feature cutting-edge labs, a quantum research hub and more.
- Professor Phaedra Pezzullo aims to make sustainability issues more relatable by integrating storytelling into environmental communication.