| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 81.96 |
| Liaison | Lindsey Lyons |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
Dickinson College
IN-48: Innovation B
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Kenneth
Shultes AVP for Sustainability Sustainability |
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Bio-Digestor Project at the College Farm
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The bio-digestor project at the College Farm is a waste-to-energy project that converts cow manure (from 100-150 dairy cows) and food waste from the college into electricity. This project will generate enough energy to mitigate 100% of the farm’s electricity consumption, and then some, and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 80 MTCO2e and electricity costs by more than $20,000 annually. The project has land, air and water environmental benefits and will provide learning and teaching opportunities for our students, faculty, and the local community. The college received over $1.3 million in grants and gifts to support the project.
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://www.dickinson.edu/news/article/5478/dickinson_college_farm_receives_250000_to_upgrade_biodigester_system
https://www.feedstuffs.com/agribusiness-news/anaerobic-digester-projects-win-energy-vision-leadership-award
https://www.dickinson.edu/news/article/4858/waste_to_energy_project_at_dickinsons_college_farm_set_to_be_national_model
https://www.feedstuffs.com/agribusiness-news/anaerobic-digester-projects-win-energy-vision-leadership-award
https://www.dickinson.edu/news/article/4858/waste_to_energy_project_at_dickinsons_college_farm_set_to_be_national_model
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