44.02% Reduction in GHG Emissions from 2007 – 2020
397 Tons of Organic Waste Composted since 2016
26.18 Million kWh of Renewable Energy used in 2020
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Turn Down Tuesday: It's (finally) Spring!
What do you think about this beautiful weather?! It’s been great to see UMBC’s Hillside Apartment residents opening their windows to cool down rather than turn on their air conditioners. ...
Posted: April 14, 2015, 11:47 AM
Turn Down Tuesday: Take Advantage of the Warm Weather Ahead!
As our spring months roll around, our focus on energy usage will become even more important. It's time to turn those blasting heaters off as we come out of hibernation from this brutally cold...
Posted: March 10, 2015, 2:14 PM
Turn Down Tuesday: Sustainable Thermostat Settings
Brrr, it’s cold outside… But when I get inside my classroom, it’s so hot I can hardly stay awake! Does this sound familiar? Some of UMBC’s buildings seem to get confused in these cold...
Posted: March 3, 2015, 8:07 AM
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