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The University of Chicago earns 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence – Energy Management
The University of Chicago is proud to announce that it has received the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence – Energy Management Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

University Data Centers receive top efficiency certification
The University of Chicago data centers received a Gold Certification through Informa’s Data Center Efficiency Evolution Program (DEEP).

Archived News
Read UChicago’s sustainability and energy news archive of articles published before 2023.

Edelstone Center and 5720 S Woodlawn Ave LED Lighting Retrofit Project
Facilities Services installed over 1,300 LED retrofits in the Edelstone Center and 5720 S. Woodlawn Ave. as part of the plan to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.

University of Chicago wins third consecutive Peoples Gas Partner of the Year Award
The University of Chicago received its third consecutive Peoples Gas Energy Efficiency Commercial and Industrial Partner of the Year Award.