A study found that the “rebound effect” negates some of the benefits of U.S. states’ policies aimed at improving efficiency and renewable energy sources in the residential sector.
renewable energy
Human behavior sabotages CO2-reducing strategies
Trustees review academic senate recommendations
Statement acknowledges important work of ad hoc committee.
FORGE drills first well
Wells will be used to create a geothermal reservoir where none existed naturally.
The U reaches 71% renewable energy
A new solar energy contract drastically reduces the university’s carbon footprint.
Renewable energy boosts
Team of researchers including the U’s Lincoln Davies, a professor and associate dean at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, examined the evolution of state renewable portfolio standards.
Clean energy for all
U to supply 50 percent of its electricity from carbon-free, renewable solar and geothermal energy sources, rises to the top of national rankings.
Spurring the market for good
The drive for campus sustainability goes into the community.
TRAVELING GREENER
Employees can donate a portion of their travel reimbursement to the U’s new Green Travel Fund for renewable energy projects and energy efficiencies on campus.