CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is one of 14 organizations selected by Duke Energy for its 2015 Power Partners award. This year’s winners of the coveted award are recognized for their responsible energy use, and...
Michael Lizotte, Ph.D., University sustainability officer, has been appointed a technical advisor by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). AASHE is a nonprofit membership organization that empowers higher education faculty,...
As three Campus Infrastructure Development (CID) roadway projects near completion, “Out with the old, in with the new” will be a noticeable view when the Niner community returns to campus in January. During the holiday break work on the intersection of Mary...
The inaugural issue of THRIVE is now available, highlighting extensive research, innovation and initiatives that make significant impacts on sustainability in the Charlotte region and beyond.Through the lenses of economic, ecological, regional and social “claims,” University sustainability...
The University is planning a number of infrastructure projects that will provide long-term benefits for vehicular and pedestrian flow. Several construction initiatives will begin in the coming weeks and months and will add or enhance roadways, sidewalks, bike lanes and ADA access.Please ...
In its third year, the University’s Winter Holiday Energy Savings Initiative has saved more than $100,000 since it was implemented in 2011.
“Our most recent break resulted in $34,340 of savings from Dec. 24, 2014, through Jan. 1, 2015,” said Tony Schallert, energy manager in...
UNC Charlotte is committed to becoming a regional model of sustainable stewardship, and toward that goal, the University recently earned two Clean Fuel Advanced Technology Project grants totaling $64,000.
The first grant of $12,000 enabled the University to purchase a vehicle...
Campus Construction Report as of January 8, 2015
Did you know energy generation from fossil fuels is the number one contributor to climate change? Conservation can help. Before leaving for holiday break, please take these three energy conservation steps:
Lights - Lighting is the second largest use...
Due to a storm drain relocation project, lots 25, 26 and North Deck will close from Dec. 15, 2014 – Dec. 23, 2014. All vehicles MUST be moved prior to Dec. 15 as there will be no access to these lots during this time.
Students are encouraged to move their vehicles to the Union Deck....