2012
Metro bike share program coming to campus
Jul. 30, 2012—[Originally published by myVU] Nashville is expanding its bike-share program to include a fee-based, automated kiosk system called Nashville B-cycle, and two kiosks will be located on the Vanderbilt campus – one at the corner of 21st Avenue South and Terrace Place, and the other in the park near the intersection of Medical Center Drive...
Composting efforts restore balance, help campus trees thrive
Jul. 26, 2012—The Vanderbilt campus is home to more than 7,500 trees – that adds up to a lot of leaves. But did you know that Vanderbilt Plant Operations’ grounds program has been harnessing nature’s own processes to help trees on campus weather the record heat this summer? Mulching the areas underneath the trees with compost made...
Save money, stay healthy with the EPA’s energy reducing tips
Jul. 12, 2012—With summer in full swing and air conditioners blasting, it’s important to keep your health and the environment in mind. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released its list of 15 Hot Tips for a Cool Summer both at home and at work. The list includes ways to save money, reduce energy usage, remain healthy...
Vanderbilt’s energy conservation efforts pay off during heat wave
Jul. 5, 2012—[Originally published by myVU] When Nashville temperatures soared to an all-time high last Friday, the Vanderbilt campus kept its cool, thanks in part to low humidity as well as the long-term energy conservation efforts of administrators and the ready response of Vanderbilt employees. Even though the thermometer reached a record 109 degrees June 29, the...
Record-breaking heat hits Nashville; do your part to conserve energy now
Jun. 29, 2012—[Originally by myVU] With the National Weather Service issuing a special weather warning that a dangerous and possibly historic heat wave will continue at least through the Fourth of July holiday, everyone at Vanderbilt is encouraged to take steps to protect themselves against the heat and to reduce energy consumption on campus and at the medical...
Vanderbilt, two others receive grant to support student fellowships in sustainability
Jun. 28, 2012—Front row, l-r: Wes Floyd, Kelsey Kaline and Alexandra Scovone; back row, l-r: Marc Loeffke, Patrick Starr and Charlie Molthrop. (image courtesy of Furman University) [Originally published by MyVU] Vanderbilt and two other universities will share a $75,000 grant from the Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation to support student fellowships in community sustainability, research and service....
EPA releases “Fifteen Hot Tips for a Cool Summer”
Jun. 21, 2012—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a list of 15 tips to save money, reduce energy usage, remain healthy and protect the environment this summer. Whether you spend your long summer days inside or in the great outdoors, this list provides many ideas for a safe, sustainable and enjoyable summer!* Energy Star savings for your home: Energy...
Young receives 2012 DOE Early Career Award
Jun. 12, 2012—In the third year of the Early Career Research Program managed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, a Vanderbilt engineering assistant professor is on the list of 68 recipients from 47 institutions announced last week. Jamey Young The awards focus on areas of high priority for the nation and for DOE’s mission,...
Love Circle alternative energy showcase project nears completion
Jun. 12, 2012—A collaborative wind-solar alternative energy project between Vanderbilt University’s mechanical engineering department and Nashville Metro Water Services has picked up speed with the installation of a modest 3kW (kilowatt) wind turbine at the Love Circle site close to campus. “Once the power sharing agreement with Nashville Electric Service and the Tennessee Valley Authority is finalized...
Hamilton Springs: a Transit Friendly Community
May. 29, 2012—A new type of sustainable community is coming to town! Hamilton Springs, Middle Tennessee’s first transit-oriented development, recently broke ground in Lebanon, TN. The development will create a traditional neighborhood “village” of residents and businesses with a Music City Star commuter train station at its center. Transit-oriented development is a mixed use residential or commercial...