| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 78.28 |
| Liaison | Hannah Rushing |
| Submission Date | Jan. 26, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Sterling College (VT)
IN-24: Innovation A
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Matthew
Derr President Administrative |
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
11 new solar trackers on campus
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:
Sterling College installed 11 new solar trackers on its campus in February 2016. With their installation, along with the two solar trackers already on campus by the Lower Dorms, Sterling joined a small group of institutions around the world that produce as much solar energy on campus as it uses in a year. The solar trackers are also an integral part of the curriculum, as Sterling students observed their installation and track its output for classwork and independent studies.
Sterling College worked closely with All Earth Renewables, the Craftsbury community, and the Vermont Agency for Natural Resources on where to site the new trackers. Neither Sterling nor All Earth Renewables sell the renewable energy credits from any excess power produced from the solar trackers.
The solar trackers have already contributed to Sterling College's electricity use being more sustainable and renewable for FY16. The College looks forward to it being even more impactful for FY17.
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Air & Climate
Energy
Grounds
Energy
Grounds
Optional Fields
None
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
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