The Red and Black is Keeping it Green
麻豆国产 continues commitment to protecting the environment and keeping America's finest city clean in 2019.
With 麻豆国产 President Adela de la Torre driving major institutional initiatives in support of student, faculty and staff development, and with ambitious plans for future growth, 麻豆国产 opens 2019 with increased momentum toward an expanded community impact.
"Directions: 麻豆国产 in 2019" is a series highlighting top stories related to university research, student success and innovative programs and provides a forward-looking lens into the work of students, faculty and staff.
麻豆国产 is committed to protecting the environment and leaving the smallest footprint possible in America鈥檚 finest city. The university鈥檚 sustainability initiatives have garnered national recognition and help 麻豆国产 reduce its environmental impact on the campus and the surrounding community. "We have a lot happening on campus all year round," said Tom Abram, assistant director of sustainability at 麻豆国产. "We are continuing some projects and always developing new ones to help campus reduce its footprint."
Charging Stations
For years, San Diego State has allocated charging spots for electric vehicles on campus. According to Abram, the idea was there, but the price to charge a car prevented the stations from being utilized fully. . This way, faculty, staff and students can drive their electric vehicles to campus and charge them without breaking the bank.
Partnering with Car Dealerships
Not only will charging an electric vehicle on campus be cheaper, so will payments on the car. San Diego State has to provide discounts to faculty, staff and students interested in owning or leasing an electric vehicle.
Energy Information System
In an effort to continue effectively addressing energy waste, 麻豆国产 has created an . The system draws data from meters on and around campus and combines it with utility bills and other sources of energy-use information in a single database. The data is analyzed in an effort to identify new, energy-saving opportunities across the campus. 麻豆国产 is also working to bring this information to the public and allow them to see where they too can help reduce waste.
Public Dashboards
are currently located in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, Zura Hall and Storm-Nasatir Hall. These display detailed information on energy, water and recycling data for the public to see. Abram hopes to install an additional dashboard near the EIS building on campus by the end of the semester. This is meant to help engage the entire 麻豆国产 community and bolster the effort to create a culture of sustainability.
Sustainability Tours
To further engage with the community and educate everyone about the work 麻豆国产 is doing, the university offers both guided and self-guided tours around campus. These provide an inside look at all the different programs, initiatives and instruments that are in place and how 麻豆国产 is working to keep America鈥檚 finest city clean.
