According to the Whale Rock Reservoir manager, San Luis Obispo is not in drought but water conservation is still important.
Cal Poly dedicates Solar Farm, first major project providing 25 percent of university electricity
The project will hopefully help Cal Poly reach zero-net status.
Cal Poly took home four sustainability and efficiency awards this summer
When it comes to energy efficiency, waste reduction and food sustainability, Cal Poly has continued to make strides.
Solar farm breaks ground and paves way for Cal Poly’s sustainable future
The solar farm is expected to be completed December 2017.
Green Initiative Fund brings sustainability to campuses for $5 per quarter
The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) proposes a $5-per-quarter fee tacked onto each student’s tuition to fund sustainability projects for the university.
Water flow restrictions come to campus bathrooms
Modifications have been made to resident hall and public restrooms on campus, as well as resident hall shower heads.
Campus improves sustainability
With 9,678 acres of land, 5.8 million square feet of buildings and a population of more than 20,000, Cal Poly is practically its own small city. And, like any city in today’s changing world, going green is the key to continued growth.
Living green (and gold) at Cal Poly
Cal Poly’s approach toward energy efficiency has resulted in many interactive student programs and the certification of eco-friendly buildings and campus maintenance procedures — all while its staff searches for ways to cut costs. This reduction in utility expenses is…