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Sustainability

Johns Hopkins To Open Renewable Energy Laboratory
Sustainability
Hopkins renewable energy lab slated for R House in Baltimore
Published June 27, 2024
The Ralph S. O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute secured a state government grant to establish an energy technology lab in Baltimore's Remington neighborhood
Julie Lundquist
Sustainability
Sustainable energy expert Julie Lundquist to join JHU
Published June 25, 2024
Lundquist, a national leader in research in sustainable energy generation from wind, named Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science and Wind Energy
A rooftop view of Homewood campus buildings with the Baltimore skyline in the background
Sustainability
Campus as a Living Lab program brings sustainability research close to home
Published March 4, 2024
Researchers can receive grants of up to $50,000 for work utilizing the university's campuses
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Sustainability
'Freezer Challenge' helps Hopkins labs reduce energy consumption
Published Nov 27, 2023
Participating JHU labs were able to lower their energy use by a collective 1,202 kWh per day
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Offshore wind project headwinds threaten Biden's clean energy goals
Published Nov 6, 2023
Structural engineer Ben Schafer says that despite recent cancellation of two major projects, the future remains bright for offshore wind energy
Matthew and Tia Raiford smile for the camera in a kitchen
Sustainability
Hopkins Dining partners with sustainable farmers
Published Oct 16, 2023
Strong Roots 9 co-founders Matthew and Tia Raiford are spicing up the menu at Hopkins while also supporting the university's push for more environmentally conscious dining
Solar panels
Sustainability
Input sought on sustainability plan
Published Sept 27, 2023
Draft document outlines a new set of sustainability goals for the university, details forthcoming actions
olar panels and wind turbines generating renewable energy for green and sustainable future
Sustainable energy
JHU researchers join push for 100% renewable energy power grids
Published Sept 18, 2023
New Electric Power Innovation for a Carbon-free Society center will collaborate with international partners to decarbonize global energy sector
Gianna Murphy, Maya Mann, Ciara Darden, Adeola Ojuade, Kristen Corlay Sanmiguel, and Julia Choe
Undergraduate honors
Sustainable city block earns top-five spot in ASCE competition
Published June 26, 2023
The competition encourages students to learn more about sustainability and challenges them to include sustainable practices in engineering design in a practical way
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Community
Creative climate resilience solutions
Published May 3, 2023
Second HackGood4 Baltimore hackathon challenges students from three Baltimore high schools to develop equitable, actionable ideas