Archive for the ‘Colorado-State’ Category

Jun07

Facilities engineer delivers on sustainability commitments

Carol Dollard is recognized for her achievements in sustainability at the Colorado State University.  The Northern Colorado Renewable Energy Society will present her with anCarol Dollard Green Achievements Recognized award for individual achievement.  She has had a hand in may of the University’s green initiatives.  …

Apr22

Earth Day Green College Exemplar: Colorado State

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Colorado State is recognized for its green performance by Princeton Review.  The university has implemented:

  • 5.3-megawatt solar plant
  • commercial-sized composting project on the Foothills Campus
  • biomass boiler that burns wood chips claimed from forest fire or beetle kill mitigation
Mar08

Cadmium telluride solar module research

PPG, Oak Ridge National Lab and Colorado State will join forces to develop low cost solarSampath solar research efforts photovoltaic modules based on cadmium telluride.  The research collaboration will focus on materials, coatings, and production processes to commercialize the new modules.  …