The first large-scale wind research turbine ever constructed at a U.S. public university began generating power in March 2005 and produces 5.6 million kilowatt hours of power each year.
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A biomass gasification demonstration and research facility at UMM generates steam to meet 80 percent of the campus heating and cooling needs. This facility is designed on a community scale (district heating/cooling).
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The University of Minnesota, Morris and West Central Research and Outreach Center have become national leaders in renewable and sustainable energy initiatives. Our emphasis is on outreach and education in sharing this information.
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The University of Minnesota WCROC will soon begin construction on a green building addition to the administrative building. UMM is in the planning stages of constructing a green and sustainable residential life facility.
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