The University of Pennsylvania recently received an A- rating by GreenReportCard.org for its sustainability efforts. Here are a few highlights of what they are doing on their campus:
ENERGY
Penn purchases 45 percent of its electricity in the form of wind power and uses some biodiesel for its nonelectric energy needs. The university has also committed to cutting approximately one-fifth of its overall carbon emissions by 2017.
TRANSPORTATION
Penn plans to add six hybrid or alternative-fuel vans to its fleet each year. The PennPass, a heavily subsidized student transit pass, allows for unlimited rides on buses and subways. The university partners with a local car-sharing program that directs 1 percent of revenues from Penn users into the Penn Sustainability Fund.
Full Report: The College Sustainability Report Card - University of Pennsylvania
