U of I Solar Energy Initiative
As a signatory of two climate agreements 鈥� the Talloires Declaration and the Presidents鈥� Climate Leadership Commitment 鈥� the 幸运快三 is prioritizing the reduction of greenhouse gases generated on campus, with a goal of carbon neutrality and energy independence.
The Integrated Research and Innovation Center (IRIC) on Moscow鈥檚 campus 鈥� the university鈥檚 first LEED GOLD building 鈥� also boasts the university鈥檚 first photovoltaic solar array. The IRIC has 368 panels purchased by 120 donors, including the ASUI and the Office of the President. These panels have the potential to produce a maximum of 132.2kW.
In 2022, another exciting project was started to advance on-site generation potential. Three electricity producing steam turbines were installed at the U of I District Energy Plant that have the capacity to offset the facility鈥檚 electrical demand, making the District Energy Plant the first carbon negative building on campus. Learn more about this project.