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Results for: Climate Action Commitment
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Mill Mountain Garden Club explores Health Sciences and Technology campus green roof, other conservation measures , articleThe club is keenly interested in environmental conservation, and members wanted to see how the newest building on Virginia Tech’s Health Sciences and Technology campus in Roanoke earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Date: Sep 06, 2023 -
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University set to implement latest Green RFP projects , articleThe latest university-approved proposals include continued restoration efforts of Stroubles Creek, lighting upgrades, an enhanced battery recycling program, and more.
Date: Sep 01, 2023 -
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Protecting the protectors , articleCommonwealth Cyber Initiative researchers from Virginia Tech work to secure future military base power grid operations and their critical missions from cybersecurity threats.
Date: Aug 29, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech Electric Service plugs into local power needs , articleThe electric utility has met the electricity needs for the university and for a section of Blacksburg residents for the past 130 years — and is committed to doing so into the future.
Date: Aug 15, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech’s sustainability efforts earn global recognition , articleTimes Higher Education released its 2023 Impact rankings for sustainability and Virginia Tech again earned a top-100 global ranking. The university's emphasis on eliminating hunger and food waste, sustainability research, and policies and procedures to help it become carbon neutral by 2030 all played a part in the strong showing
Date: Jun 01, 2023 -
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Newest biomedical research building celebrates Earth Day, one flush at a time , articleRainwater collection and rooftop meadow garden help Fralin Biomedical Research Institute achieve a 60 percent reduction in water use.
Date: Apr 24, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech celebrates second anniversary of renewed Climate Action Commitment , articleIn just two years since the commitment's approval, significant progress has been made toward achieving a carbon-neutral Blacksburg campus by 2030.
Date: Apr 10, 2023 -
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Schedule set for Climate Action Commitment Day on April 19 Date: Apr 03, 2023 -
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Activities set for Earth Week, April 17-22 , article Date: Apr 03, 2023 -
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Development of Virginia Tech’s inaugural utilities master plan underway , articleThe utilities master plan will draw from the university’s Climate Action Commitment, campus master plan, and Beyond Boundaries vision to create a guide for sustainable and scalable utilities infrastructure that complements the evolving Blacksburg campus.
Date: Mar 20, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech earns Best Universities for Commuters designation , articleVirginia Tech is among a select group of universities in the U.S. that have achieved the organization's national standard of excellence in providing an array of commuter benefits to faculty, staff, and students.
Date: Jan 31, 2023 -
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Sign-ups for the Game Day Green Team are now open Date: Sep 09, 2022 -
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Shaping the future of Virginia Tech’s 5G power grid , articleCommonwealth Cyber Initiative researchers at Virginia Tech are working toward a more resilient, secure power grid by simulating a 5G-enabled smart grid for Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus. Their work contributes to the Virginia Tech Climate Action Working Group’s effort to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030.
Date: Apr 08, 2022 -
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New solar energy project to boost renewable energy efforts on Blacksburg campus , articleThe project involves 2.1 megawatts of solar arrays on seven Blacksburg campus buildings. Along with delivering onsite renewable energy, the new installations will help bolster climate action education and engagement opportunities over the long term.
Date: Mar 22, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech earns best workplaces for commuters recognition in 2022 , articleAccess to Blacksburg Transit, ride-matching services, and the Hokie Bike Hub, a self-service bike repair facility, are among the many benefits offered by the Virginia Tech Alternative Transportation Department.
Date: Feb 07, 2022 -
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Addition receives LEED certification as model for sustainable building , articleThe new Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Addition recently achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification, an internationally recognized distinction deeming the structure a model for sustainable architecture, adding it to a growing number of Virginia Tech buildings certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Date: Jan 27, 2022 -
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Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and strong student engagement among achievements highlighted in 2020-21 Sustainability Annual Report , articleThe climate action achievements highlighted in Virginia Tech’s 2020-21 Sustainability Annual Report represent tangible progress toward the university’s efforts in achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, reducing energy usage, and engaging students in hands-on learning and volunteer opportunities.
Date: Dec 16, 2021
