Dartmouth Decarbonization: Digging Deep for the Greener Good
Dartmouth is working toward the goal of decreasing our campus energy carbon emissions to zero. Use this website to learn about the decarbonization of campus, access maps, and review schedules that show the scope of our plans.
Quick Links
The Big Picture
Learn about our goals for decarbonizing our campus and key initiatives, including the Dartmouth Climate Collaborative.
Construction Updates
See where decarbonization work is taking place on campus so that you can plan your routes and travel.
Decarbonization Strategy
Explore Dartmouth’s four decarbonization principles: A reduction in energy demand, the transition from steam to hot water, carbon-free heat sources, and zero-carbon electricity.
Steam to Hot Water Transition
Learn how updated distribution piping, now in progress, will improve heating and cooling throughout campus.
Energy Technologies
Understand how the components will work together to meet energy needs, provide necessary backups, and ensure buildings and systems run efficiently.
FAQs
Find quick answers to questions about construction, carbon impacts, and what to expect during Dartmouth’s energy transition.
Geo-Exchange
Learn about geo-exchange, a highly efficient technology that will help heat and cool our campus buildings.