The Big Picture
An Energy Transition for a More Resilient Campus
In 2024, Dartmouth committed to accelerated infrastructure renewal and deferred maintenance that will keep our campus functioning efficiently year-round. Part of this commitment includes continuing the transition from steam- to hot-water heating. Dartmouth will reshape how we heat, cool, and power campus to meet our needs while exponentially improving our energy efficiency.
Diversifying Our Energy Sources
Our phased approach to balancing our campus energy technology portfolio includes reducing fossil fuels and increasing the use of renewable resources. This will help us meet our energy needs while generating zero carbon emissions.
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Part of a Larger Plan: The Dartmouth Climate Collaborative
A more energy efficient campus is only part of our commitment to connect, strengthen, and leverage Dartmouth’s existing work on climate We are investing more than $500 million in the next five years to accelerate infrastructure renewal and deferred maintenance that will keep Dartmouth’s campus functioning efficiently year-round, with campus becoming a living lab as the projects become drivers of new research, teaching, and collaboration.
About the Dartmouth climate collaborative
Incorporating Community Feedback
Over the last 10 years, we have looked at nearly every available technology to heat and cool our campus. This includes natural gas, compressed natural gas, biomass, bio-oil, air source heat pumps, and more. We seriously considered large-scale wood biomass but pivoted from that approach after feedback from alumni and Hanover residents led us to consider other options including new technologies.
Stay Up-to-Date on Construction Progress
We know construction projects can be disruptive to daily life. We aim to minimize disruption by keeping relevant communications channels up-to-date by providing timely updates.