Energy

Resilient, sustainable and secure Energy

Resilient, sustainable and secure Energy

Arizona: A Living Laboratory

Energy is a foundational building block of a stable, sustainable and secure society. 

University of Arizona researchers are helping unlock sustainable energy sources and technologies to meet society's evolving needs, while protecting the health of our communities and natural world.

ENR2 rooftop solar panels at sunset

Harvesting Sunlight and Plant Power on UArizona's Greenest Building

Solar panels installed atop ENR2 provide 15% of the building's annual electrical use and contribute to the ENR2 Rooftop PV+ research project. 

Students install energy efficient lighting

Lighting the Way: Check out Harvill's Latest Glow-up!

Students for Sustainability led an effort to retrofit the Richard A. Harvill building with new, more energy efficient LED light fixtures, with support from the Campus Sustainability Fund and the Utility Modification Revolving Fund.

Solar panels

UArizona researchers awarded $1.2M to explore farming at existing solar power sites

The race is on to develop more environmentally conscious land uses in a world impacted by prolonged drought and climate change, and University of Arizona researchers studying agrivoltaics just received a boost in the form of $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. 

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Energy

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Institute for Energy Solutions

Navigating the future of energy in Arizona and beyond.

The Institute for Energy Solutions (IES) organizes energy knowledge, cross-disciplinary groups, and seed funding where possible to facilitate and innovate new UA research, training, and outreach initiatives targeting energy.

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Office of Sustainability

 Building resilient ecosystems, communities and cultures as the climate changes.

The Office of Sustainability focuses on place-based approaches that highlight local resources and ingenuity, involving partners in activities that increase environmental literacy, advocacy, and excellence. The office also encourage the optimization of the University’s shared natural, financial, and cultural assets while reducing demand for finite natural resources like energy and water. 

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ENR2

Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building

Innovative features for sustainable built environments.

ENR2 is part of the U of A's commitment to environmental sustainability and interdisciplinary research and studies that focus on earth science, environmental programs and natural resources. The LEED platinum-certified building incorporates cutting-edge technologies that epitomize the university's dedication to sustainability in higher education.

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