Are you working/wanting to work on the campus energy transition?

Join the 2025 UMACS Adventures in Energy series! We meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 3:00 - 4:00 pm CST. These facilitated meetings are an opportunity to share best practices, resources and struggles with your regional peers.

Sign up for the topics of interest and/or value to you, and invite others from your campus to join the discussion.

 2025 Adventures in Energy Series

Next Topic:
May 20: Different Approaches to Solar Hear from sustainability staff at University of Minnesota Morris and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire about different types of solar benefiting their campuses. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), onsite solar, and community solar investments will be discussed.​

Save these dates for future sessions (3:00-4:00 pm CST):
June 17: Heating & Cooling Using Ground Source Heat Pumps - Geothermal energy (technically known in the Midwest as ground source heat pumps) can greatly reduce energy use on college campuses. Carleton College will share their experience of installing and using a geothermal system, along with future expansion plans. Register here!
July 15: Exploring Thermal Batteries​ - Why are campuses discussing thermal energy batteries as a decarbonization strategy? Register here!
August 19: Energy Savings/Service Performance Contract
September 16: Grants for Energy