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University faculty to present research at Geothermal Resources Council meeting
September 26, 2012 •
By Megan Akers
University of Nevada, Reno researchers and students to present their research at upcoming Geothermal Resources Council meeting and Energy Expo.
University’s café wins award for commitment to environmental sustainability
July 6, 2012 •
By Megan Akers
Dining services reduces carbon footprint with wet system food digester
NV Energy honors longtime executive and Nevada alumnus
July 3, 2012 •
By Roseann Keegan
Ceccarelli Renewable Energy Program will further workforce and economic development
'Mother Quad' readies for Commencement
May 9, 2012 •
By Natalie Savidge
Historic Quadrangle receives nutrients through local company.
Electric car stops at University before moving on in its world tour
April 18, 2012 •
By Jaclyn McBride
The Electric Odyssey, the first world-tour of a standard electric car, came to campus on April 9 to charge its Lithium-Ion battery.
University renews renewable energy push
December 15, 2011 •
By John Trent
In a poster session with the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan, University tells renewable energy story
Saving the Great Basin through collaboration
November 4, 2011 •
By John Trent
Running from Nov. 7-9, the Great Basin Consortium conference will be held at the Joe Crowley Student Union.
New energy-efficient sign marks 15th Street campus entrance
August 29, 2011 •
Staff Report
A new, energy-efficient sign at Lawlor Events Center now better marks what has become the primary entrance to the University’s main campus.
New energy-efficient sign coming to 15th Street
May 16, 2011 •
By Jane Tors
New energy-efficient sign coming to the Lawlor Events Center at North Virginia and 15th Street
'Clean energy media tour’ to highlight University research
May 9, 2011 •
By Tiffany Moore
University faculty members will demonstrate their contributions to research in the field of geothermal energy on May 10.
Callicott, 'father' of environmental ethics, to speak on campus
April 27, 2011 •
By John Trent
J. Baird Callicott, who has had an enormous impact on environmental thought and discourse for more than 40 years and who is credited with teaching the world’s first course in environmental ethics in 1971, will appear along with Priscilla Solis Ybarra, a leading specialist in Mexican American environmental thought, at the University in several discussion and lecture settings.
College of Business helps state comply with new energy codes
January 5, 2011 •
By Claudene Wharton
In accepting funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Nevada agreed to attain 90 percent compliance with new building energy codes by 2017. The University will help the state achieve this goal.
Nevada economy and renewable energy topic of panel discussion Thursday
October 11, 2010 •
By Krystal Pyatt
The Public is invited to the first presentation in the College of Engineering lecture series at the University.
College of Engineering to hold renewable energy panel Oct. 14
October 4, 2010 •
By Mike Wolterbeek
Public invited to panel discussion on renewable energy future of Nevada, first in College of Engineering lecture series that begins Oct. 14
Renewable Energy Center coordinates programs
June 2, 2009 •
By Mike Wolterbeek
The University of Nevada, Reno has formalized their renewable energy research efforts in a new collaborative, the Renewable Energy Center.