Bowdoin College
Summary
Building on decades of leadership on environmental stewardship and in the teaching and study of the environment, Bowdoin College launched in May 2022 “Sustainable Bowdoin 2042,” a clean-energy plan that invests a minimum of $100 million in campus infrastructure between now and 2037 with the goal of utilizing carbon-free clean energy by 2042.
The plan builds on Bowdoin’s environmental leadership to achieve 100 percent renewable electricity, creates a clear transition to a fossil fuel-free campus, and enhances existing academic programming.
As part of its ongoing series, Climate Driven: A Deep Dive into Maine’s Response, One County at a Time, Maine Public Radio reporter Carol Bousquet visited campus to highlight aspects of the plan, including the College’s efforts to replace its natural gas-fired power plant and prepare campus buildings for the installation of new low-temperature hot water heating and cooling system.
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