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RSS FeedUSF St. Petersburg’s latest initiative in its effort to attain sustainability and reduce its ecological footprint was unveiled on March 21 when two electric vehicle charging stations were opened near the Tavern. The 240-watt stations charge cars such as the Chevy Volt much faster than standard outlets. USFSP’s stations are open to the public and
The Student Green Energy Fund Committee hosted a series of workshops last Wednesday, March 21. The intent of the event was to educate students and staff about SGEF, and the business aspect of SGEF. Zaida Darley from the Tampa campus filled us in, and Reuben Pressman facilitated an amazing brainstorming activity. David O’Neill kicked off
USF St. Petersburg should continue its push toward sustainability by signing the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment. To date, 647 college and university presidents have signed it, and 434 have submitted climate action plans detailing how the schools plan to go, and stay, green. The President’s Climate Commitment was started by Second Nature
Programs stemming from the new environmental sustainability fee could bloom in the upcoming semester with the start of an advisory committee that plans to oversee all things green. The Student Green Energy Fund, a statewide initiative led by students, is underway now that the green fee has collected a semester’s worth of revenue. The committee
The Student Green Energy Fund (SGEF) is projected to accrue $116,000 this year. Students will be able to submit proposals to the committee, which is made up of students and faculty, to increase the university’s energy efficiency and fund renewable energy projects. The first committee meeting is this Wednesday, Jan. 11, and there are many
