{"id":217,"date":"2018-08-23T02:34:34","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T02:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vendor.hub.wp.nau.edu\/green-nau\/renewable\/"},"modified":"2025-02-25T20:10:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T20:10:16","slug":"renewable","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/green-nau\/renewable\/","title":{"rendered":"Renewable Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-217 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/HRM_wind_turbine-ek-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/HRM_wind_turbine-ek-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/HRM_wind_turbine-ek-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/ARD-Solar-Picture-ek-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/ARD-Solar-Picture-ek-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/ARD-Solar-Picture-ek-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/Solar-Optimized-ek-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/Solar-Optimized-ek-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/Solar-Optimized-ek-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/Solar-Optimized1-ek-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/Solar-Optimized1-ek-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/Solar-Optimized1-ek-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h1>Renewable Energy<\/h1>\n<p>NAU is committed to lowering our carbon footprint in order to create a more sustainable future for our campus and community. Through the purchasing and utilization of renewable, we are offsetting some of the negative externalities that result from our fossil fuel use and doing our part to support America&#8217;s transition to a clean energy economy. The campus is currently using renewable wind and solar technologies and is investigating opportunities to utilize the vast ponderosa pine forests around us for biomass electricity or heat production.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in getting solar on your own home? Check out <a title=\"Let's Go Solar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.letsgosolar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Let&#8217;s Go Solar<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2>Current Installments<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Solar PV \u2013 San Francisco Garage_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\">\n            Solar PV \u2013 San Francisco Garage\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">This is a 561.6 kW array and is expected to produce over 921,858 kilowatt hours annually. The canopies are designed to provide shade to 155 parking spaces and the entire array will offset 648 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.<br>\nNAU&rsquo;s electric utility, APS, is providing tens of thousands in annual subsidies to help make the project feasible. The Green Fund is contributing $1,000,000 a year for 10 years to advance contribute to the effort.<br>\nInstall Date: April, 2017<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Solar Air Heaters \u2013 Property Surplus_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n            Solar Air Heaters \u2013 Property Surplus\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/renewable-hot-air-ek.jpg\" alt=\"renewablesolar\"><\/p>\n<p>NAU&rsquo;s first on-campus solar thermal air panel system was installed in 2014 through a Green Fund proposal. The six-panel system was installed on the south side of the Property Surplus warehouse. The wall-mounted system is 24 feet wide by 8 feet high and can generate more than 40,000 BTUs per hour of fossil-free heat energy. This single installation reduces CO2e by over 3 tons per year.<br>\nRead the full <a title=\"Press Release\" href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/green-nau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press Release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Solar Hot Air and Solar PV at Construction Management_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\">\n            Solar Hot Air and Solar PV at Construction Management\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-3-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-3-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">This Green Fund proposal for $20,774 was granted to install five hot air heaters and six PV solar panels to be installed on the Construction Management Lab. This project works toward offsetting NAU&rsquo;s carbon footprint as well as implements solar technologies into the Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Environmental Engineering (CECMEE) department research and curriculum. This project gives students a real world opportunity to work hands on with diverse solar technology. Visit this <a title=\"online portal\" href=\"https:\/\/enlighten.enphaseenergy.com\/pv\/public_systems\/xT831060565\/overview?preview=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online portal<\/a> to view the solar PV production in real time.<br>\nInstalled: 2016<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Solar PV \u2013 South Field_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\">\n            Solar PV \u2013 South Field\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-4-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-4-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/Solar-Optimized3-ek.png\" alt=\"Solar Project\"><\/p>\n<p>NAU&rsquo;s solar field on-campus was generously donated by NAU&rsquo;s utility company, APS. The system was installed in 2007 to accompany the LEED Platinum certification of the Applied Research and Development building. The 163-kilowatt photovoltaic system is designed to supply at least 20 percent of the ARD building&rsquo;s electrical needs. The system originally tracked the sun east to west to maximize efficiency but the tracking system stopped working in 2012. In January of 2015 an engineering class submitted a Green Fund proposal to optimize the angle of the panels and put them at a 5 percent east facing slant. That effort should help to improve efficiency by at least 20%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Solar PV \u2013 International Pavilion_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\">\n            Solar PV \u2013 International Pavilion\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-5-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-5-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/cff5ad8d-9894-4ef6-8037-246b0503e1ca-ek.jpg\" alt=\"IP Solar Picture Website\"><\/p>\n<p>Located on the roof of the NAU International Pavilion is a 35 kw solar panel array system. The building was designed to use less electricity than what can be generated from the solar array. What this means is the building will use less energy than what it can produce which will allow more power into the power grid for other uses on campus. The pavilion is the first NAU academic building to have a solar power system and is targeted for NetZero or better energy use performance.<br>\nLearn more about all the green components of the <a title=\"International Pavilion\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/International-Pavilion-Signage-ek.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Pavilion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Solar Hot Water \u2013 ARD & HLC_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-6-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-6-panel\">\n            Solar Hot Water \u2013 ARD & HLC\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-6-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-6-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/ARD-Solar-Picture3-ek.jpg\" alt=\"ARD solar\"><\/p>\n<p>NAU&rsquo;s LEED Gold Health and Learning Center (HLC) and the LEED Platinum Applied Research and Development (ARD) buildings both have hot water heating systems.<br>\nThe HLC&nbsp;system is 102 panels, 5300 sq ft and supplies&nbsp;70% of the HLC hot water use (6% of total building energy).<br>\nThe ARD has 2 panels and helps to heat water for the shower and bathrooms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Solar Wall \u2013 Distance Learning_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-7-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-7-panel\">\n            Solar Wall \u2013 Distance Learning\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-7-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-7-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2018\/07\/Extended-470-ek.jpg\" alt=\"Distance Learning Solar Wall picture\" width=\"720\" height=\"484\"><\/p>\n<p>When project architect Burns Wald-Hopkins Shambach Architects started work on the new Distance Learning Facility at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ, they were targeting a LEED&reg;&nbsp;silver rating. In order to achieve this LEED&reg; status they implemented a variety of green&nbsp;technologies. The most prominent green technology being a south-facing SolarWall&reg; solar air heating system. The SolarWall&reg; system was chosen because it provides fresh solar heated ventilation air in the winter, and acts as a shading screen during the summer. The SolarWall&reg;&nbsp;system provides exceptional air quality for the classrooms, faculty offices, and a new television studio that make up the new building. The SolarWall&reg; system also qualifies for&nbsp;up to 6 LEED&reg; points.<\/p>\n<p>More explanation of <a title=\"what a Solar Wall is\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solarwall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what a Solar Wall is<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>More info on <a title=\"NAU's SolarWall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solarwall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/SolarWall_SellSheet_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NAU&rsquo;s SolarWall<\/a>&nbsp;and it&rsquo;s <a title=\"Distance Learning Solar Wall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solarwall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/NorthernArizonaUniversity_Y09_SolarWallCaseStudy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">specifications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Wind \u2013 HRM, ARD, and Solar Shack_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-8-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-8-panel\">\n            Wind \u2013 HRM, ARD, and Solar Shack\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-8-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-8-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/HRM_wind_turbine2-ek.png\" alt=\"wind turbine\"><\/p>\n<p>The campus has multiple wind turbines; one 2.4 kWh in front of the Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) building, one 2.4 kWh turbine next to the Applied Research and Development (ARD) building, two smaller turbines at the Solar Shack (NAU&rsquo;s renewable energy testing facility).&nbsp;The data from all of these turbines is used in NAU engineering courses and by K-12 schools around the country.<br>\nRead the HRM turbine <a title=\"blog post\" href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/green-nau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blog post<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Interested in seeing how our turbines are producing? Visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/en.openei.org\/wiki\/Wind_for_Schools_Portal\"><span class=\"s1\">http:\/\/en.openei.org\/wiki\/Wind_for_Schools_Portal<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Energy Credits<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Renewable Energy Credits_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-9-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-9-panel\">\n            Renewable Energy Credits\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-9-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-9-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/GreenPowerPartnerMark-ek.jpg\" alt=\"Green Power Partner Logo\"><br>\nWhat is a Renewable Energy Credit (REC)? Watch the U.S. EPA&rsquo;s short video on &ldquo;<a title=\"RECs: Making Green Power Possible\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_12VYXms6-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RECs: Making Green Power Possible<\/a>&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated NAU as the Conference Champion in EPA&rsquo;S College &amp; University Green Power Challenge!<br>\nRead the Green Power Partnership <a title=\"blog post\" href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/green-nau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In 2013, NAU began purchasing 10% of it&rsquo;s electricity from APS&rsquo;s Green Choice program<br>\nIn 2015, we began purchasing 15% of our annual electricity from 3Degrees.<br>\nThe Green-e certified projects we are supporting are from 100% wind farms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Research Initiatives<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Biomass_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-10-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-10-panel\">\n            Biomass\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-10-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-10-trigger\" inert>\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<div class=\"collapse\">In 2014, NAU completed a biomass feasibility study to assess three possible scenarios for integrating biomass energy onto campus.<br>\nRead the <u><a title=\"Feasibility Study\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2018\/08\/Biomass-Feasibility-Final-Report-ek.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Feasibility Study<\/a><\/u>.<a title=\"Check out our page on Biomass\" href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/Green-NAU\/Bio\/\">Check out our page on Biomass<\/a><\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4>Renewable Energy Research<\/h4>\n<div class=\"collapse\">NAU participates in a wide range of <a title=\"Engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/CEFNS\/Engineering\/Mechanical\/Research-and-Labs\/Energy\/Energy-Research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Engineering<\/a> research encompassing the major renewable energy technologies and issues.\u00a0The<a title=\" Sustainable Energy Laboratory \" href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/clean-energy-research\/energy-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Sustainable Energy Laboratory<\/a>\u00a0or the \u201cSolar Shack\u201d as it is fondly referred to is an instructional and research facility for the development of sustainable energy technologies like wind, solar, and hydrogen. 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