Lower Your University’s Environmental Footprint
Businesses aren’t the only ones taking environmental action these days. Universities are also setting carbon reduction goals to bolster sustainability performance. An area of emerging focus is thermal energy, specifically emissions generated from heating-related activities. Whether in the classroom, library, dining halls or dormitories, heating needs are responsible for a significant portion of a university’s environmental footprint. So, what can be done?
Understand your options.
Three renewable thermal energy solutions exist that can lower thermal energy emissions from your campus.
1. Renewable natural gas (RNG) is a readily available solution that comes without infrastructure costs and is available regardless of weather conditions. RNG is made from decomposing waste at farms, landfills, food waste collection areas and wastewater treatment plants. The benefit? It’s already in existing natural gas pipelines, where you’re likely drawing heat from today.
By U.S. Gain