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Colby College: Developing a Diverse Solar & Carbon Neutrality Strategy

Second Nature — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 15:17:31 +0000

The case study series “Solar University Network: Innovation in Solar Energy Finance & Development” highlights higher education investment in solar energy projects. The purpose of these case studies is to showcase working financial models for universities and other higher education institutions to invest in solar energy on campus. In this case study, we look at how Colby College uses a variety of strategies including on-campus production, green power purchasing and carbon offsets to tackle their greenhouse gas emissions.

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Luther College: Third-Party, Supporter-Financed Campus Solar. An Approach and a Partnership that Works.

Second Nature — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:31:25 +0000

The case study series “Solar University Network: Innovation in Solar Energy Finance & Development” highlights higher education investment in solar energy projects. The purpose of these case studies is to showcase working financial models for universities and other higher education institutions to invest in solar energy on campus. In this case study, we look at how Luther College uses donors and supporters to fund their renewable energy campus initiatives.

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Wake Technical Community College: Public College Foundation Investment in Solar

Second Nature — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:25:29 +0000

The case study series “Solar University Network: Innovation in Solar Energy Finance & Development” highlights higher education investment in solar energy projects. The purpose of these case studies is to showcase working financial models for universities and other higher education institutions to invest in solar energy on campus. In this case study, we look at how Wake Technical Community College uses an institutional foundation to fundraise and support solar projects on campus.

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Appalachian State University: Supporting Solar Energy through a Student-Financed Renewable Energy Initiative

Second Nature — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:19:27 +0000

The case study series “Solar University Network: Innovation in Solar Energy Finance & Development” highlights higher education investment in solar energy projects. The purpose of these case studies is to showcase working financial models for universities and other higher education institutions to invest in solar energy on campus. In this case study, we look at how Appalachian State University finances energy projects and initiatives through a student-driven group and fees.

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Green Building Case Studies: Spelman College

Second Nature — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:31:15 +0000

In this case study series, first published on Second Nature’s Campus Green Builder website, we look at Climate Leadership Network institutions and their green building efforts. This case study recorded in 2009 looks at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA and their sustainability missions, including the campus’s first environmentally oriented residential and dining center, “The Suites”.

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Green Building Case Studies: Richmond College

Second Nature — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:05:40 +0000

In this case study series, first published on Second Nature’s Campus Green Builder website, we look at Climate Leadership Network institutions and their green building efforts. This study shares Richmond College’s sustainability goals, programming, and the building of Sabine Hall, a classroom and conference mixed-use space.

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Green Building Case Studies: The College of Menominee Nation

Second Nature — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:05:49 +0000

In this case study series, first published on Second Nature’s Campus Green Builder website, we look at Climate Leadership Network institutions and their green building efforts. This particular study shares the sustainable building efforts of The College of Menominee Nation, located in Wisconsin. The document provides a contextual history of the school and outlines the planning and construction phases of its library, guided by LEED Silver certifications.

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Green Building Case Studies: East Los Angeles College

Second Nature — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:53:19 +0000

In this case study series, first published on Second Nature’s Campus Green Builder website, we look at Climate Leadership Network institutions and their green building efforts. This 2009 case study outlines East Los Angeles College’s (ELCA) sustainability missions and their Sustainable Building Program, which has provided ELCA with the resources to construct 90 new green builds across its nine colleges.

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