Vanderbilt received a Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for The Commons as one of 14 award winners recognized statewide for their positive impact on the state’s natural resources.
Black + Gold = Green
When it comes to sustainability, Vanderbilt is rewriting the equation. Read the full story in the Vanderbilt View.
Electronics Recycling Event a Huge Success
The Vanderbilt-sponsored Electronics Recycling Event filled 25 tractor trailers with electronics for recycling, with more than 1,000 people dropping off items during the community recycling event.
Vanderbilt Takes First Steps at "Greening" Commencement
Vanderbilt evaluated Commencement and related activities to see where "greener" practices could be adopted.
Vanderbilt University is a member of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), which works to bring all forms of renewable energy into the mainstream of America's economy and lifestyle.
ACORE is a non-profit organization based in Washington DC, with members from every aspect of the renewable energy industries sector, including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and biofuels, hydropower tidal/current energy and waste energy. The scope of ACORE’s membership also spans – among others – financial institutions, government leaders, educators, end-users, professional service providers and allied non-profit groups.
ACORE accomplishes much of its work by convening the leaders in each of these sectors, publishing collaborative research, and facilitating communications among members, their stakeholders and the media.
With a focus on trade, finance and policy, ACORE promotes all renewable energy options for the production of electricity, hydrogen fuels, and end-use energy including Solar Energy, Wind Power, Geothermal Energy, Hydro & Ocean Energy, Waste Energy & Fuels, Biomass Energy, and Biofuels.
For more information, please visit the ACORE website.
Vanderbilt is an ACORE Founding 500 Member
