Sustainable Hampshire
… the net-zero R.W. Kern Center, Campus Farm, and two solar fields — offers unique educational opportunities in … transportation. Read about how we achieved this goal, our solar infrastructure, our reduced emissions, and more. Read … Climate Change Microbiology of Wastewater Treatment Water in a Changing Climate Environmental Sustainability: …
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Vehicle Idling
… off snow and ice). Leaving your car running to let the heater warm it up or air conditioning cool it down is considered unnecessary idling. In order to reduce the health and environmental effects of … cool it down is considered unnecessary idling. In order to reduce the health and environmental effects of …
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Travel Assistance Services
… be asked to reset the password. Students must register in order to access the online resources. Registration is not … AIG/Travel Guard Contact Information: Tel: 715.346.0859 | Email: travelassist@aigbenefits.com Policy Number: … AIG/Travel Guard Contact Information: Tel: 715.346.0859 | Email: travelassist@aigbenefits.com Policy Number: …
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Moisture, Mildew, and Mold: Detection and Remediation
… submit a Facilities and Grounds Department Work Order Request . Report an emergency immediately to Campus … *Dampness and Mold Assessment Tool, to assess moisture and water concerns. The Process The follow-up process may change … submit a Facilities and Grounds Department Work Order Request . Report an emergency immediately to Campus …
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Narrative Evaluation Example
… of an integrated science learning experience combining water resources, mathematical modeling, and energy using the … Students will learn about electrical power and energy, solar photovoltaic systems, energy efficiency features of … Students first learned about electrical energy and solar photovoltaic systems and then taught these basics to …
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Getting Off the Grid Through the R.W. Kern Center Solar Challenge Initiative
… Getting Off the Grid Through the R.W. Kern Center Solar Challenge Initiative The R.W. Kern Center, Hampshire … is designed to produce more electricity than it uses. A solar array atop the roof will be the primary means of … for the creation of a net‑zero energy, waste-disposal, and water-consumption building and other exacting criteria. There …
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Hampshire Plans to be First U.S. Residential College Supplying 100 Percent of Electricity from On-Site Solar
… College Supplying 100 Percent of Electricity from On-Site Solar Hampshire College’s goal to power its campus with 100 … The College plans to construct large-scale ground-mount solar power systems on campus, to be installed and maintained … Certification, which requires net-zero energy, waste, and water systems. The Living Building Challenge also requires …
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Office Fire Safety
… grounds. Do not use an extension cord. Unplug the space heater when you are not in the office and keep it 3 feet away … grounds. Do not use an extension cord. Unplug the space heater when you are not in the office and keep it 3 feet away …
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New Collaborative Solar Facility Goes Online
… New Collaborative Solar Facility Goes Online An innovative collaborative energy … building” that harvests its own energy from the sun, water from the rain, and treats its own waste, and is net … the kinds of approaches that we need at a global scale in order to address climate change.” “The NEC Renewable …
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Jerome Liebling Center for Film, Photography, and Video
… projects by using a specified list of qualifications. In order to obtain certification, a building project must first … credits in various categories such as Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and … projects by using a specified list of qualifications. In order to obtain certification, a building project must first …
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Hampshire Is Going 100% Solar for Electricity
… Hampshire Is Going 100% Solar for Electricity Hampshire College will begin construction in late July of 15,000 solar panels, covering approximately 19 acres on the 840-acre … supplies its own energy, harvests and treats its own water, and was built from materials mainly from local …
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Preventing and Responding to Building Water Damage
… Preventing and Responding to Building Water Damage All offices should take precautions to prevent damage should water enter the space from a pipe break or leak. While top floor and basement areas are more prone to water coming from the outside through building leaks, pipe …
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Services, Facilities, and Conference Spaces
… generating its own electricity, collecting its own water, and built avoiding toxic “red list” chemicals using … carbon neutral, including a plan to go 100 percent solar for campus electricity this year. This multifunctional … carbon neutral, including a plan to go 100 percent solar for campus electricity this year. This multifunctional …
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Sustainability at the Farm
… has worked hard on its sustainability efforts. From our solar tracker to our methods of crop production, we strive to … to come. As part of Hampshire College's commitment to 100% solar power , the farm's solar tracker, a large solar panel that follows the sun …
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Hampshire Student Isaiah Brown F20 Spent the Summer in Kenya Researching Water Quality
… Isaiah Brown F20 Spent the Summer in Kenya Researching Water Quality Isaiah Brown F20, who is studying environmental … and sustainability. I knew from the start that in order to really understand environmental science, all aspects … and sustainability. I knew from the start that in order to really understand environmental science, all aspects …
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'This Just Might Be the Greenest College in the World'
… were recognized recently in national media: One, Going Solar: We're planning to install 19 acres of solar arrays on our 840-acre campus and become the first US … College’s New Building produces own heat, electricity, water” Associated Press “Hampshire College Living Building …
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General Charges For Cleaning and Damages
… - hollow core $400 Kitchen cabinet door $200 Space heater $50 Carpet Replacement Fridge shelf $100 … - hollow core $400 Kitchen cabinet door $200 Space heater $50 Carpet Replacement Fridge shelf $100 …
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Hampshire Conducts Final Test for 100% Solar Campus
… Hampshire Conducts Final Test for 100% Solar Campus Hampshire College is on its way to becoming 100-percent solar for its electricity on an annualized basis as it … throughout its campus for the conservation of energy and water, such as renovating the Cole Science Center, funded by …
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Pest Control Policy and Procedures
… etc.) work orders should be requested using the work order system . Pest control work orders are performed on … dirty dishes, and accumulated waste. To submit a work order, you can sign into Asset Essentials with your … wash their personal bedding, linens, and clothing in hot water and, most importantly, a hot dryer for at least 45 …
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Hampshire in Top 10
… construction. A project currently in progress, the solar canopy in the Longsworth Arts Village will serve as a … authors Edward Humes, Eco Barons , and Nancy Lord, Rock, Water, Wild , and Alaska writer laureate. … Hampshire College … construction. A project currently in progress, the solar canopy in the Longsworth Arts Village will serve as a …
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National Lab Hosts Campus Study of Bird Impact from Solar Panels, Offering Unique Opportunity for Hampshire Students
… National Lab Hosts Campus Study of Bird Impact from Solar Panels, Offering Unique Opportunity for Hampshire … for research on the interactions between birds and solar panels. Funded by the Department of Energy, Argonne and … Hampshire College are conducting a collaborative avian PV solar–monitoring project to explore the interactions of birds …
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Recent Graduate Flynn Hibbs 17F on the Impact of Solar Development on Wildlife
… Recent Graduate Flynn Hibbs 17F on the Impact of Solar Development on Wildlife Sara Draper, Sustainability … to produce valuable research on the effect of large-scale solar arrays on animals. Flynn connected with Hampshire … share her Div III, “ Ecological Effects of Utility-Scale Solar Arrays on Macrofauna in New England ,” and chat about …
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Massachusetts Officials and Eversource Meet on Hampshire's Groundbreaking Solar Plan
… and Eversource Meet on Hampshire's Groundbreaking Solar Plan The offices of U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern and … the first US residential college 100% powered by on-site solar energy systems. In the spring, Hampshire plans to build … its Amherst campus what it believes is the largest private solar power system of any college in the Northeast and the …
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Hampshire To Dedicate R.W. Kern Center with Daylong Community Event
… R.W. Kern Center, its extraordinary net-zero-energy and -water building, constructed of mostly local and entirely … years of community-supported agriculture. Featured Tours Solar Array, Hampshire Farm Center, R.W. Kern Center 1:30pm: … Tours, leave from Pop-Up Farm Stand. Featured Tours Solar Array, Hampshire Farm Center, R.W. Kern Center …
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Schedule of Events
… Robert Crown Center, Harold Johnson Library, and under the Solar Canopy will feature student art and performances … Stoves: See how these efficient low-tech stoves work Solar Charging Station Women Fabrication Class projects … Projects from the Social Venture Fund recipients Location: Solar Canopy, Jerome Liebling Center, and in the courtyard …
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