Green Campus Resources

General Information:

• EERE's Energy Solutions for University Buildings - The Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) division provides numerous resources for saving energy in university buildings.
• USGBC'S LEED Webpage- The US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) website gives information on the certification process for green buildings, etc.
• CA Student Sustainability Coalition (CSSC)- The Green Campus Program is involved in several CSSC campaigns which are described on the website.
• Education for Sustainable Living Program (ESLP)- Describes the education program sponsored by the CSSC and implemented at several Green Campuses.
• WSU Energy Program - The Washington State University Cooperative Extension Energy Program website is good resource for energy information, providing case studies, reports, articles, and information on current projects.

Case Studies:

• Yale Case Study - This article details a student-initiated project to develop a long-term climate change strategy for Yale, including looking at energy effiency and renewables.
• Tulane's Energy and Global Climate Change - Information about energy and global climate change initiatives at Tulane's Office of Environmental Affairs.
• Oberlin College Case Study - Information about Oberlin College's Center for Environmental Studies high performance building, including details about the building's sustainable design.
• Texas A&M Case Study - Institutional conservation efforts at Texas A&M
• Red River College Case Study - Red River College (Canada) uses energy management to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
• ACC Case Study - Information from Austin Community College's Energy Conservation and Management report.
• SCC Case Study - An energy star buildings SM and green lights® case study for Salem Community College.