水 & 能源

Reducing Impact, Improving Efficiency

Denver's unique climate makes sustainability especially important for us. With very little average rainfall each year, 节约用水至关重要, 和 our warm summers 和 snowy winters incur a host of energy costs. 与不断变化的技术同步, we've been working hard to eliminate as much waste in water 和 energy use as possible, reducing our impact on the environment while bolstering our ability to exemplify change on an institutional level.

穿过校园, we've initiated water savings 和 energy reduction 项目 targeting the largest areas of consumption, 比如灌溉, 加热和冷却, thereby challenging prior st和ards of waste 和 cutting down on emissions across the board.

节能策略

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    Converting to LED lighting in academic buildings, residences 和 parking structures

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    Switching to renewable energy sources on campus 和 through Colorado utilities

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    Reducing 加热和冷却 dem和s through smarter occupancy settings

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    Teaching our community to conserve on campus 和 at home

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High St和ards for 能源 Efficiency

In collaboration with our facilities team, we've developed an aggressive energy reduction program that aims to curb wasted power 和 cut emissions. With a target of reaching campus-wide carbon neutrality by 2050, we're installing renewable energy tools, 翻新楼宇, 和 engaging with our community to promote thoughtful use of energy. DU is in the process of working with experts to create a plan for reaching our 2050 carbon neutrality goal through energy efficiency 和 other energy generation steps.

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1000万年 kWh annual energy savings through reductions 和 design innovation

38% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2006

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里奇节能中心

里奇中心, 正规赌博十大平台排行的体育场馆在哪, is one of the largest facilities on campus, 和 therefore a prime target for efficiency upgrades. New solar panel installations will deliver 850 kWh of renewable electricity, 14 percent of the 里奇中心's energy dem和s. New upgrades to our world-class indoor swimming pool have reduced water consumption by a full 49 percent, while new lighting tech alone saves enough electricity to power over 200 Colorado homes.

只有我们需要的水

高效的灌溉

在过去的十年里, we've dramatically rethought how we use water on campus, leading to a 40 percent drop in exterior water usage. 

更好的设备

在整个校园的建筑里, we've installed more efficient water fixtures, including low-flow or dual-flow toilets 和 energy-saving showers in residences.

聪明的种植

Grounds crews are increasing areas planted with wildflowers, 用节水技术栽培的花园, 还有耐旱植物, which is helping us think about what plants are appropriate for Denver's climate.

可持续性的故事