Biomass Burner
This spring, the College began construction on an energy plant which will run on woodchips instead of fuel oil. Once online, the facility will cut Middlebury’s greenhouse gas emissions by almost 12,500 metric tons annually.
Focus the Nation
A nationwide initiative to jump-start a discussion on climate change at more than 1,000 colleges and secondary schools. Focus the Nation kicked off at Middlebury last fall.
Green Dean
That would be Nan Jenks-Jay, Middlebury’s dean of environmental affairs. Jenks-Jay had served as the College’s director of environmental affairs from 1997 until last November, when the position was elevated to a deanship.
Hillcrest
The environmental center at Middlebury. Hillcrest is currently undergoing a complete renovation that will incorporate a bevy of sustainability features.
MiddShift
A student-led effort to make Middlebury carbon neutral by 2017.
Run Green/Ski White
The Snow Bowl became the nation’s first carbon neutral ski area by purchasing more than $7,000 worth of carbon offsets to compensate for nearly 680 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
Slow The Plow
The College’s student-run organic garden. Situated on a knoll about a quarter of a mile past the turnoff to Bicentennial Hall on Route 125, the garden provides produce for the College’s dining services.
Step It Up 2007
The largest public call to action on climate change in the country’s history, Step It Up 2007 is the brainchild of five Middlebury alums and one current student (Phil Aroneanu ’06, Will Bates ’06, May Boeve ’06, Jamie Henn ’07, Jeremy Osborn ’06, Jon Warnow ’06,) and Middlebury scholar in residence Bill McKibben. On April 14, ralliers at more than 1,200 events in all 50 states challenged Congress to enact legislation to cut carbon emissions 80 percent by 2050.
Weybridge House
Also known as the Environmental House. Located on the corner of Webridge and College Streets, Weybridge House is a student residence “based on mindful living.” Established in 1991, this Atwater Commons residence houses anywhere from 12 to 20 people.