Wesleyan generates some of their energy from solar power arrays that are found in various locations around campus. Here Andrew explains the energy breakdown of solar at Wesleyan!
Energy at Wesleyan
Energy at Wesleyan is roughly 75% of our carbon footprint. When referring to energy at Wesleyan, we are really talking about electricity, heating, and cooling.
We generate about 85% of the energy we use here on campus. Watch to learn more about the advantages of generating our own energy here at Wes!
Microgrid at Wesleyan
Wesleyan generates its own energy on campus using the microgrid and then distributes that energy through buried wires all around campus. Learn more about the microgrid and how it works as Andrew from Power Plant explains this process!
Heat Pump
The most efficient way to heat our campus is with a heat pump. Learn more about how Wesleyan moves energy from one place to another using a small amount of electricity.
New Green Roof
In spring and summer of 2020, the Green Fund worked with Physical Plant to install green roofing on 960 square feet of Wesleyan’s new Film building. Green roofs filter and purify air and water, extend a roof’s life span, reduce heating and cooling costs, and cut carbon emissions. A big thank you to FIP Construction for donating 500 square feet of green roofing to give this project as big an impact as possible!
Drone Footage Showing Completed Project
