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In coordination with national experts, Second Nature has developed publications and resources to help campuses move toward carbon neutrality and implement the Presidents’ Climate Leadership Commitments.
Some of the publications listed below are older; however, they remain relevant to college and university leaders and to practitioners of sustainability as institutions work towards a more carbon-free situation.
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Wake Technical Community College: Public College Foundation Investment in Solar
The case study series “Solar University Network: Innovation in Solar Energy Finance & Development” highlights higher education investment in solar energy projects. The purpose of these case studies is to showcase working financial models for universities and other higher education institutions to invest in solar energy on campus. In this case study, we look at how Wake Technical Community College uses an institutional foundation to fundraise and support solar projects on campus.
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Appalachian State University: Supporting Solar Energy through a Student-Financed Renewable Energy Initiative
The case study series “Solar University Network: Innovation in Solar Energy Finance & Development” highlights higher education investment in solar energy projects. The purpose of these case studies is to showcase working financial models for universities and other higher education institutions to invest in solar energy on campus. In this case study, we look at how Appalachian State University finances energy projects and initiatives through a student-driven group and fees.
Other resources for this project.
Moving Forward – Advancing the Intentionally Designed Endowment
On April 3-4, 2014, Second Nature and Hampshire College convened a group of high-level stakeholders to explore a wide variety of approaches to aligning higher education and foundation endowment investment portfolios with their institutional mission and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
The Intentionally Designed Endowment | Primer
Associated with a conference exploring what it means for colleges and universities to invest intentionally, we developed a primer for participants to establish a baseline understanding of key issues related to aligning investment practices with institutional values. It provides a high-level overview of sustainability investing, including a brief history, and a select list of key resources and relevant organizations.
Executive Summary: Higher Education: Leading the Nation to a Safe and Secure Energy Future
A summary of how the federal government should develop and enhance clean energy incentives and investments for the higher education sector to support sustainable practices on campuses.
Full: Higher Education: Leading the Nation to a Safe and Secure Energy Future
The full document focused on how the federal government should develop and enhance clean energy incentives and investments for the higher education sector to support sustainable practices on campuses.
