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About People.Power.Planet

We all know taking care of our environment is important. People.Power.Planet helps you take action and create a positive impact on our planet. It shows you real ways to change your behaviors across our campus to save energy, cut waste, and achieve more significant efficiency. It rewards you with points and recognition for doing your part, and lets you have fun challenging others to join you. See who’s really committed to the cause while you help reach our sustainability goals.

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Campus Progress

Carbon Reduction

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33,230

metric tons of CO2 reduced at Mines

Goal: 4,658 tC02

Metric tons of carbon reduction

Carbon Impact

33,230Metric tons of CO2 saved since July 2018

equal to

icon-data-trees 7,810 acres of new trees planted
icon-data-trees 5,911 cars removed from the road
icon-data-trees 4,567 homes removed from the grid
Equivalent environmental impact of the total metric tons of carbon reduced

Energy Costs

Current energy costs compared to the same period during the base year

10
Pledges Taken

29
Actions Taken

33,230
Metric Tons of Carbon Saved

8.2
% Energy Savings

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Keep Current

By: Ann Gallogly - Sustainability Office / July 14, 2023

2023 Residence Hall Sustainability and Energy Challenge

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Welcome back to campus! If you're new to Mines, we're happy to have you! This year we're kicking off a Residence Hall Challenge from day 1. Your residence hall can win and so can you! Make sure your profile has your residence hall selected so your hall gets points and individual participants who achieve a gold or platinum level badge by October will be entered to win one of five prices (gift cards or solar charging banks!). More details and ways to earn points to come! 

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By: Lauren Poole / July 10, 2020

WRISE Solar Power Fellowship

GRID Alternatives and WRISE are partnering again for a Rising Women Solar fellowship program to give aspiring solar professionals from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to pursue a career in renewable energy. The program, part of GRID and WRISE’s workforce diversity initiatives, is aimed at women training for careers in installation and design as well as college and graduate students studying renewable energy and related fields. Applications are due July 24th! 

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By: Lauren Poole / April 29, 2020

Mines student team wins second place in DOE Solar District Cup

Mines students won 2nd place in the Department of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Solar District Cup. Find out more and register for the Solar District Cup 2021 here

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