| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 54.05 |
| Liaison | Tony Gillund |
| Submission Date | March 23, 2023 |
Purdue University
IN-47: Innovation A
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Tony
Gillund Director of Sustainability Campus Planning, Architecture and Sustainability |
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Nuclear Study
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
Exploring a Giant Leap toward zero emissions and looking to future energy generation opportunities, Purdue has partnered with Duke Energy – one of America’s largest energy holding companies – to jointly explore the feasibility of using advanced nuclear energy to meet the campus community’s long-term energy needs. With interest rising worldwide in new technologies that are reliable and carbon-free, Purdue and Duke Energy are studying power produced through Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a move that may be unprecedented for a college campus and a potential fit for Purdue’s energy needs. In addition to the feasibility study, Purdue and Duke Energy are hosting the Understanding Tomorrow’s Nuclear Energy lecture series designed for all audiences from industry experts to students and community members to learn more about the study and nuclear energy. In total, the four lectures hosted to date have over 3,000 views, both in person and online, and additional lectures scheduled.
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