Environmental Efforts Being Recognized in the Community
Carnegie Mellon received several environmental awards in 2001 for its purchase of wind energy. This was our 'watershed year' for green power leadership. Carnegie Mellon purchased 5% of its total electricity from wind turbines from the Exelon-Community Energy Wind Farm in Fayette County, about 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
Please view our entire environmental activities and awards timeline from 1990-2007 here.
First Annual Green Power Leadership Awards
The Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Center for Resource Solutions presented eleven companies and organizations with the First Annual Green Power Leadership Awards. Carnegie Mellon received the plaque on July 31, 2001 in Portland Oregon.
EPA Green Power Partnership Founding Partner
Carnegie Mellon received the obelisk on July 31, 2001 in Portland Oregon.
Clean Cities Award
In recognition as a leader toward the improvement of air quality, strengthening the local economy, and enhancing public awareness of alternative fuels through its commitment to the Clean Cities Program and the Pittsburgh Region. Carnegie Mellon received the plaque on October 11, 2001 in Pittsburgh. We received the award for our purchase of three alternative fueled vehicles in 2001.
PA Governor's Office Proclamation Wind Energy Week
October 21-27, 2001
Carnegie Mellon is named in the proclamation; Whereas, Carnegie Mellon
has committed to purchase 5% of its total electricity from wind turbines
being brought on-line in Fayette County, the largest single purchase
of wind energy in the U.S.
New Wind Energy Leader Award
Carnegie Mellon received a plaque and a stainless steel miniature replica of a wind turbine at the dedication event for the Exelon and Community Energy Wind Farms in Somerset and Mill Run. The awards for the university were received on October 24, 2001 in Somerset, PA.
Penn Future's Community Institution of the Year Award
Penn Future's Green Power 'Turn it On' Salutes the Carnegie Mellon University on their outstanding commitment to renewable energy and a cleaner and brighter future. Carnegie Mellon received the plaque in November 2001 at the event held in Pittsburgh
Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence
Carnegie Mellon received the award in the category Energy Efficiency, for our decision to purchase wind power. Carnegie Mellon received the Keystone award at a December 19, 2001 event held in Harrisburg, PA
