by Eric Boles | Feb 13, 2017 | Built Systems, Climate, Energy, Features, Greenhouse Gasses, Managed Systems, Technology
Nuclear energy is the only option available to us at this time that can provide a carbon free source of energy all day every day.
by Linden Cheek | Feb 6, 2017 | Climate, Energy, Green Living, Greenhouse Gasses, Transportation
Check out these 4 easy ways you can personally reduce air pollution.
by | Dec 15, 2016 | Climate, Energy, Greenhouse Gasses, Sustainability Council
On a typical December day the University of Arkansas burns about 12 megawatts of electrical energy. On Dec. 25, when there is almost no one on campus, electricity consumption only drops to 9 megawatts. Some of that power goes to keep lights on in the empty buildings...
by | Nov 28, 2016 | Climate, Energy, Engineering, Greenhouse Gasses
The University of Arkansas completed installation of a Combined Heat & Power System in January of 2016. Located in the University’s Heating Plant, the system increases unit efficiency from 40% to 73%¹. The system allows for the creation of energy to power campus,...
by Linden Cheek | Nov 21, 2016 | Challenge, Energy, Features, Green Living, Technology
Download, click, save the world As spring arrives in Fayetteville and our beautiful campus comes back to life, many of us find ourselves desiring to switch to more earth-friendly habits. But, if you are anything like me, despite your warm and fuzzy feelings towards...
by Eric Boles | Oct 19, 2016 | Climate, Climate Action Plan, Energy, Greenhouse Gasses
We often think of universities as being on the leading edge of change – and sometimes that is true. But it’s important to take opportunities to reflect on the data and test those assumptions. That is what Sightlines and the University of New Hampshire recently...