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2017 Sustainability Progress Report
 

Using U-M buildings as batteries

Michigan researchers and staff are testing how to use the immense thermal energy of large buildings as theoretical battery packs. The goal is to help the nation’s grid better accommodate renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar.

Planet Blue Begins with You

Discover how you can make an impact in U-M sustainability efforts

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Goal Progress

Exploring new approaches

Learn how U-M is addressing climate action, waste prevention, healthy environments and community awareness and engagement.

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  • $100 million invested toward more sustainable campus operations

Michigan researchers and staff are testing how to use the immense thermal energy of large buildings as theoretical battery packs. The goal is to help the nation’s grid better accommodate renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar.

Student Engagement

Developing passion and potential

U-M students are embarking on a powerful journey of learning — within and beyond the classroom — that spans disciplines and instills the knowledge and skills required to become future sustainability leaders.

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Research

Breaking new ground

At U-M, many disciplines are coming together to solve complex sustainability challenges and improve lives on local-to-global scales through groundbreaking discoveries.

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