Leak Notifications with WaterSmart
WaterSmart, a tool available to campus groups and homeowners, helped save 500,000 gallons of water in one year by providing leak alerts and enabling quick responses.
Land, Buildings & Real Estate
Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford’s physical campus and home to many departments within Sustainable Stanford, including the steward of the Sustainable Stanford brand (the Office of Sustainability), Land Use & Environmental Planning, Transportation, Mail Package Services, Energy Operations, Water Resources & Civil Infrastructure, Buildings, Grounds, & Maintenance, and many more. These groups showcase how planning for sustainability, climate adaptation, and resilience is possible for long-term efficiency, performance, and financial health. Through its day-to-day operations, LBRE lays the groundwork for sustainability innovation to emerge and thrive.
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Cardinal Green Office Program
Through everyday actions, occupants of campus buildings directly impacted Stanford’s sustainability and bottom line.
Stanford Transitions to Renewable Electricity with Second Solar Plant
Stanford completed its transition to 100% renewable electricity as Solar Generating Station #2 began commercial operation.
Stewardship Efforts Ensure Campus Water Supply Amidst Emergency Regulations
In accordance with emergency state regulations for water conservation, the university continues to prohibit wasteful water uses.
Quantifying Electricity Consumption of Plug Loads
To better quantify electricity consumption and prioritize savings opportunities, Stanford launched an equipment inventory to collect data on plug loads across the Stanford campus.
Reduced Water Use on Campus
Amid drought concerns and unusual water use patterns, Stanford remains committed to water conservation as a core value.
Water Quality on Campus
Stanford faculty monitor water quality during the pandemic.
Stanford Recycling Wins 1st Per Capita
Stanford won the top award for the Per Capita category (large campus size) in the 2021 Campus Race to Zero Waste competition.
East Campus Stormwater Capture
Stanford’s new stormwater capture system in the Matadero Creek watershed transforms recreational fields into a key solution for managing runoff.
Stanford Receives Platinum Ranking for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting
Stanford has set a new benchmark for sustainability, earning the highest-ever score in the STARS rating with a Platinum-level 85.74%.
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