| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.74 |
| Liaison | Mike Furno |
| Submission Date | July 20, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Denver
IN-1: Innovation 1
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
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McGee Energy Engineer Facilities Planning & Management |
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A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
In 2007, The University completed installation of a natural gas fueling station and the conversion of 12 campus fleet vehicles, allowing for the use of natural gas a fuel source. The project was developed using a $180,000 grant from the Denver based Strategic Environmental Project Pipeline (StEPP), a nonprofit dedicated to a cleaner environment and clean energy. Since the original project the University has converted an additional 4 vehicles and avoided emissions of 211 MeTCO2 as a result of this initiative.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy's list of fueling stations nationwide, DU is the first University campus in Colorado to build a station of this kind.
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A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
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