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12\/1\/2022 – Richmond, Va<\/span><\/p>\n

LEWISBURG \u2014 Bucknell University\u2019s efforts to create a more sustainable and abundant future were recognized by the Princeton Review.<\/p>\n

The Lewisburg-based university ranked 40 out of Princeton\u2019s Review\u2019s Top 50 list of green colleges based on a combination of school-reported data and student opinion, via the Review\u2019s institutional and student surveys. Bucknell, which has researchers developing novel methods of generating power and facilities planners finding smart solutions to cut back Bucknell\u2019s own consumption, is attempting to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve done a lot as a university,\u201d said Victor Udo, Director of Campus Sustainability. \u201cWe didn\u2019t go out seeing what we could do in order to be No. 40 in the Princeton Review. We\u2019re just doing the right thing. Sustainability is something we\u2019re doing naturally. We\u2019re very proud of that.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The schools that made the Top 50 Green Colleges list \u201cshare superb sustainability practices, a strong foundation in sustainability education, and a healthy quality of life for students on campus,\u201d according to the Princeton Review. On Jan. 18, President John Bravman announced the release of the 10-year Sustainability Plan for Bucknell University.<\/p>\n

The Bucknell Center for Sustainability & The Environment was founded in 2005. The University in 2009 committed to carbon neutrality by 2030.<\/p>\n

Jim Knight, Bucknell\u2019s energy and utilities specialist who played a key role in the solar project, said having independent verification from the Princeton Review is appreciated but not their objective.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re trying to make the campus more efficient because it\u2019s the right thing to do,\u201d said Knight. \u201cWe built the solar array because it was the right thing to do and it saves us money. Our motivation isn\u2019t to get some gold star. Those things are nice, and it tells us we\u2019re doing the right thing, but we are going to do the right thing anyway.\u201d<\/p>\n

The university will reduce as much carbon as possible. If by 2030, they still have more to go, Udo said they will pay a company to offset. A carbon offset is a reduction or removal of emissions of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases made in order to compensate for emissions made elsewhere, said Udo.<\/p>\n

10-year plan<\/h4>\n

The 10-year Sustainability Plan has four strategic priorities focusing on environmental sustainability, social sustainability, technological sustainability and governance\/assets management. Each of the strategic priorities has five Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for a total of 20. The KPIs are consistent with environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts, said Udo.<\/p>\n

In addition to carbon neutrality, Bucknell\u2019s goals are: economical conservation and restoration; a pathway to zero waste; and environmental, social and governance (ESG), which focuses on helping the university community better understand the endowment and ESG impact investment processes.<\/p>\n

Bucknell\u2019s 2022-23 University Report highlighted five recent key efforts in the school\u2019s efforts toward sustainability: solar array, new natural pathway, living laboratory, hyper-local dining and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold for Holmes Hall.<\/p>\n

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\u201cA newly installed 1.76-peak-megawatt, on-campus solar array\u2014built in partnership with Encore Renewable Energy under the leadership of Encore CEO Chad Farrell \u201992\u2014will supply the equivalent of approximately 7 percent of campus electrical usage, moving Bucknell closer to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. It also offers abundant opportunities for teaching and research,\u201d according to the Report.<\/p>\n

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the solar array was held in October and it went online on Dec. 21. The array is located between the Bucknell Golf Club and Art Barn Complex off Smoketown Road in Lewisburg.<\/p>\n

The site has also been replanted with pollinator-friendly vegetation between the panels to attract bees, butterflies and other species critical to future food security.<\/p>\n

Udo said the university is looking for other opportunities for solar.<\/p>\n

Other parts of the plan<\/h4>\n

The President\u2019s Sustainability Council debuted 1.5 miles of the proposed four-mile Bucknell Greenway in fall 2022. The multi-use path, which opens a new avenue for fitness, transportation, safety and connection with nature, will be completed by the end of 2023, according to the report.<\/p>\n

\u201cLast year, in addition to its own programs, the Bucknell Farm partnered with more than 50 courses from all three colleges as well as three Residential Colleges, resulting in nearly 25 percent of Bucknell students having an on-site, hands-on experience at the farm,\u201d according to the report.<\/p>\n

Employing indoor Babylon Micro-Farms that use 96 percent less water and 55 percent less plastic than traditional farming, Bucknell Dining Services served up leaf lettuce, romaine, fresh mint and more\u2014all grown right in the kitchen, according to the report.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bucknell\u2019s newest academic building, Holmes Hall, achieved LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Like all recently constructed buildings at Bucknell, Holmes was built to meet stringent environmental guidelines and to remain sustainable for decades to come, according to the report.<\/p>\n

\u201cHistorically, we\u2019ve always been conscientious about energy efficiency,\u201d said Jim Knight, energy & utilities specialist (who played a key role in the Bison Solar Project. \u201cWe make sure all our new buildings and any major renovations we got LEED certification. Our target has been LEED Silver, most of our buildings are LEED Gold.\u201d<\/p>\n

Academic West, which opened in August 2013, is the only building on campus that is certified as LEED Platinum, the highest certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.<\/p>\n

Buildings are 80 percent of the university\u2019s carbon footprint. Over the last 15 years, the university has upgraded heating and cooling infrastructure as well as indoor lighting, said Knight.<\/p>\n

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About Babylon Micro-Farms<\/b><\/p>\n

Babylon Micro-Farms builds its farms at its state-of-the-art facility in Richmond, VA. Babylon has developed patented technology to power the indoor hydroponic farms and farming service that enable businesses and communities to have a year-round supply of ultra-fresh produce. Babylon makes farming accessible to everyone through technology integrations and excellent customer support. The latest farms incorporate more sensors and are designed to reduce maintenance and harvest times significantly. Farming onsite has a sustainable and significant impact on the company\u2019s customer base, which includes global leaders like Aramark, Compass, and Sodexo, along with many schools, venues, stores, hospitals, and senior care facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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