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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and announcements from the NAU Green Fund. Our press releases highlight key initiatives, project milestones, campus sustainability achievements, and events that make a difference in the Northern Arizona University community and beyond.
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Green Fund Approves Funding for P3 Advisor Accordion Closed
The Green Fund has approved $246,750 to hire a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Energy Advisor, a key step toward NAU’s 2030 carbon neutrality goals. This advisor will help the university find a private partner to replace its aging natural gas heating and cooling systems, which account for 42% of campus emissions, with cleaner alternatives like ground source heat pumps.
Read full press release here: Green Fund Approves Funding for P3 Advisor
Green Fee to Increase in the 25-26 Academic Year Accordion Closed
The Green Fee will increase by 5% starting in the 2025–2026 academic year to maintain the Green Fund’s purchasing power and support NAU’s 2030 carbon neutrality goals. This small increase helps fund major sustainability projects, like electric buses, turf conversion, and a campus-wide VPPA, while continuing to support student-led initiatives.
Read full press release here: Green Fee to Increase in the 25-26 Academic Year
Green Fund Updates Committee Role Title Accordion Closed
The Green Fund has renamed the Impact Analyst position to Internal Resources Coordinator to better support long-term organization, data management, and the creation of a public repository for all past projects and research. This change strengthens institutional knowledge, improves committee resources, and expands access to sustainability information for the NAU community.
Read full press release here: NAU Green Fund Shifts Committee Member Title Press Releases
USEFULL Improvements Accordion Closed
NAU Campus Dining’s USEFULL pilot, funded by the Green Fund, is expanding with new return stations and drying racks to improve convenience and keep the successful reusable container system running efficiently. With over 37,000 checkouts and significant waste, water, and emissions savings, USEFULL has become NAU’s most impactful waste-reduction initiative to date.
Read full press release here: USEFULL Improvements, Funded by Green Fund
NAU Campus Dining Piloting USEFULL Program to Eliminate Plastic Waste Accordion Closed
NAU Campus Dining is transitioning from single-use plastics to the mandatory USEFULL reusable container program, launching March 18 with support from the Green Fund to reduce waste and support campus sustainability goals. The year-long pilot at Cobrizo, Turnip the Greens, and Lemon Grass is expected to eliminate over 25,000 pounds of plastic waste and may expand to additional dining locations after evaluation.
Read full press release here: NAU Campus Dining Piloting USEFULL Program to Eliminate Plastic Waste, Funded by The Green Fund
Green Fund Now Sponsoring Events Accordion Closed
The Green Fund has introduced a new event sponsorship form to streamline funding requests for sustainability-focused events at NAU. This change makes event funding more accessible and helps the university progress toward its 2030 climate action goals.
Read full press release here: NAU Green Fund Now Sponsoring Events