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Carol Dollard is recognized for her achievements in sustainability at the Colorado State University.  The Northern Colorado Renewable Energy Society will present her with an award for individual achievement.  She has had a hand in may of the University’s green initiatives.  …

…   “Dollard is often the university’s go-to expert on energy-saving techniques. Since 2008, she has led the university’s participation in the American College & University President’s Climate Commitment, which requires universities to measure greenhouse gas emissions. The inventory also helps members of the university community understand their impact on the environment, Dollard has said. She also oversaw the construction of two phases of the 5.3-megawatt solar plant, which is one of the largest at a U.S. university.”   …

Via Colorado State University: Renewable Energy Recognition.

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Colorado State is recognized for its green performance by Princeton Review.  The university has implemented:

• 5.3-megawatt solar plant
• commercial-sized composting project on the Foothills Campus
• biomass boiler that burns wood chips claimed from forest fire or beetle kill mitigation
• gray-water testing in residence halls
• cumulative recycling rate of more than 52 percent of the total waste generated on campus
• two million seedlings annually to reduce carbon monoxide emissions
• education in sustainability in the School of Global Environmental Sustainability
• six LEED Gold buildings and five others pending certification

…   “the university has six LEED Gold buildings and five others pending certification. Princeton Review also mentioned Colorado State’s participation in the Talloires Declaration in 2001, the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment in 2008 and the ongoing Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System or STARS, which is a self-reporting program created by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.”   …

Via Colorado State University: Green College.

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PPG, Oak Ridge National Lab and Colorado State will join forces to develop low cost solar photovoltaic modules based on cadmium telluride.  The research collaboration will focus on materials, coatings, and production processes to commercialize the new modules.  …

…   “joined to reduce Cadmium Telluride module costs by 17 percent or under $1 per watt. The group has been awarded $3.1 million by the Department of Energy.”   …

Via Colorado State University: Collaboration.

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is the focus for Colorado State’s policy center.  CSU has been a champion of renewable energy research with successful commercialization.  …

…   “Abound Solar, a manufacturer of low-cost, thin-film photovoltaic solar panels and one of Colorado State University's most successful spinoff companies, has helped create hundreds of new jobs in Colorado since its founding in 2007.”   …

Via Colorado State University: Gov. Bill Ritter heads up center.

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Solar research will be championed by Abound Solar founder and CSU professor.  …

…   “Colorado State University Professor W.S. Sampath, co-founder of Abound Solar, will lead a new $2.5 million solar research-and-development center in partnership with industry to explore next-generation solar technology.”   …

Via Colorado State Univ: Solar Research (Link).

Lab pictures.

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Mechanical engineers focus on understanding solar cell production methods.  …

… “overview of the Thin Film Solar Cell technology and in particular the transparent conductive oxide (TCO) used in all types of cell production … ”   …

Via Colorado State University: Presentation

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... "Rusty Collins, Jefferson County Extension director, hosting a program titled, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy presented by CSU Extension, and featuring keynote speaker Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, John Stulp. There will also be two speakers discussing energy efficiency and solar power. " ...

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... "The fully automated facility will create more than 300 new jobs and, at capacity, produce 200 MW of solar modules annually. Its manufacturing process employs Abound Solar's proprietary continuous in-line semiconductor equipment to convert sheets of glass into solar panels in less than two hours. " ...

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... "Produced at less than $1 per watt, the panels will dramatically reduce the cost of generating solar electricity and could power homes and businesses around the globe with clean energy for roughly the same cost as traditionally generated electricity. The company's initial market will be large power users. The company is in the process of retrofitting an existing building in Longmont into a 200-megawatt factory that will make 2-foot by 4-foot panels capable of powering large-scale utility solar power plants. " ...

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... "In today's world, America faces major challenges, both politically and environmentally, about how we will meet our energy needs. Renewable energy is quickly becoming one of the most sensible solutions. Colorado State University is sponsoring a two-day conference that will educate Cooperative Extension agents and others about the various types of renewable energies that are currently being developed. " ...

Via Colorado State University: Renewable Energy Options Workshop

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