Energy Conservation and Renewables
UMass Boston engages in a number of energy-conservation features and is working on installing its first solar photovoltaic array and other energy-saving technologies such as natural seawater cooling and green roofs and more. From compact fluorescent lights and LED exit signs to sensor lights, a shift to natural gas and reducing the use of lighting when not necessary, to “Vending Misers” for vending machines to using ENERGY STAR® copy machines and appliances to powering down computers and reducing IT energy consumption. UMass Boston works with numerous campus departments to reduce energy usage:
Energy Star guidelines and tax credits for your home, office, workplace, and construction
