Dartmouth Energy Decarbonization and Infrastructure Renewal

Dartmouth Energy Decarbonization and Infrastructure Renewal

Dartmouth is working toward the goal of decreasing our campus energy carbon emissions to zero. Dartmouth's energy future includes drastically reducing energy consumption, constructing highly efficient buildings, and transitioning to low-carbon energy sources.

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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. For detailed updates, please refer to the Campus Services Decarbonization page. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about construction, carbon impacts, and what to expect during Dartmouth’s energy transition.

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Steam to Hot Water Transition

We will replace all steam distribution piping with new hot water piping, which is a much more efficient way to distribute heat from the central plant to campus buildings. Steam will also be eliminated from building heating systems, in addition to other energy efficiency improvements.

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Sustainability

Dartmouth Sustainability

We empower our students to take on environmental challenges through hands-on learning, building inclusive community, supporting research and teaching, and transforming campus operations.

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Detailed Construction Updates

Learn about current progress on our energy transition projects and where work is taking place on campus through the Campus Services website. 

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Dartmouth Climate Collaborative

Our energy transition is part of a larger institutional climate action and sustainability initiative that incorporates research, teaching, and immersive student learning experiences.