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Umn Morris And Umn Wcroc Launch The Center For Renewable Energy Storage Technology, Communications And Marketing May 2022

Umn Morris And Umn Wcroc Launch The Center For Renewable Energy Storage Technology, Communications And Marketing

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UMN Morris and UMN WCROC are partnering to launch the Center for Renewable Energy Storage Technology, or CREST. In order to reach high levels of renewable power generation, efficient and economic energy storage systems are critically needed.


Umn Morris Achieves Carbon Neutrality In Electricity, Communications And Marketing Jul 2020

Umn Morris Achieves Carbon Neutrality In Electricity, Communications And Marketing

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This year the University of Minnesota Morris achieved a new milestone in its journey toward complete campus carbon neutrality. The campus is now fully carbon neutral in electricity because of on-site clean energy systems.


University Of Minnesota Morris Campus Receives Grant For Local Energy Project, Communications And Marketing Jan 2020

University Of Minnesota Morris Campus Receives Grant For Local Energy Project, Communications And Marketing

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It is an energizing start to 2020 for University of Minnesota Morris Campus who received a $4,000 Seed Grant from the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) today.


Campus Upgrades Theatre Lighting Technology, University Relations Dec 2015

Campus Upgrades Theatre Lighting Technology, University Relations

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Supported by the Morris Green Reinvestment Fund, the project improves energy conservation and curriculum.


Morris Campus Marks "Greenest" Day, University Relations Dec 2010

Morris Campus Marks "Greenest" Day, University Relations

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On a cold day in late October, the University of Minnesota, Morris was running strictly on renewable energy platforms with no fossil fuels being burned on the campus. Energy from an additional wind turbine and biofuels increase the likelihood of frequent “green” days on the Morris campus.


Hands-On Gasification Workshops Offered, University Relations Oct 2010

Hands-On Gasification Workshops Offered, University Relations

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Three-day capstone workshops will explore gasification and related biomass energy technologies


Morris And Partners To Present Unique Renewable Energy Curriculum At Showcase Event, University Relations Jun 2010

Morris And Partners To Present Unique Renewable Energy Curriculum At Showcase Event, University Relations

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The MNREM Energy Showcase forum focuses on energy issues and strategies.


Chemistry Professors Awarded National Science Foundation Grant, University Relations Apr 2010

Chemistry Professors Awarded National Science Foundation Grant, University Relations

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Nancy Carpenter, Ted Pappenfus, and Tim Soderberg will integrate renewable energy and sustainable chemistry into the curriculum.


Scholarships Available For One-Week Biomass Course For Industry, University Relations Apr 2010

Scholarships Available For One-Week Biomass Course For Industry, University Relations

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The industry short course class size is limited to 20 regional participants and includes a scholarship and stipend.


Morris Campus Receives Next Generation Energy Grant, University Relations Nov 2008

Morris Campus Receives Next Generation Energy Grant, University Relations

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Governor Tim Pawlenty announced $2.7 million in Next Generation Energy Grants, aimed at accelerating the development of renewable energy projects and advanced biofuels in Minnesota. Among the eight awardees is a partnership between the College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences and the University of Minnesota, Morris, which received $50,000 to study the economics of businesses that store and supply biomass to energy facilities such as the one on the Morris campus.


Rocky Mountain Institute Chooses Umm, University Relations Oct 2008

Rocky Mountain Institute Chooses Umm, University Relations

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The University of Minnesota, Morris is one of only 12 campuses selected nationally for a site visit and analysis by the Rocky Mountain Institute, a prestigious center for sustainability and renewable energy thinking.


First Acore Campus Excellence Award Presented To Umm, University Relations Oct 2008

First Acore Campus Excellence Award Presented To Umm, University Relations

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The first American Council on Renewable Energy’s (ACORE) Campus Excellence Award for Outstanding Use of Renewable Energy was presented to the University of Minnesota, Morris October 3.


Zev Stops Traffic On Campus, University Relations Apr 2008

Zev Stops Traffic On Campus, University Relations

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A ZEV is stopping traffic these days on the campus of the University of Minnesota, Morris. For one thing, it has a distinctive look. Secondly, it travels at a slower than usual speed.


Clean Renewable Energy Bonds Fuel Umm's Energy Goals, University Relations Feb 2008

Clean Renewable Energy Bonds Fuel Umm's Energy Goals, University Relations

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University of Minnesota, Morris Chancellor Jacqueline Johnson announces that UMM has received three Clean Renewable Energy Bonds that will continue to move the Morris campus forward as a national leader in renewable energy systems and to meet the campus goal of becoming energy self-sufficient by 2010.


Environmental Studies Major Is Option For Umm Students Next Fall, University Relations Feb 2008

Environmental Studies Major Is Option For Umm Students Next Fall, University Relations

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A new interdisciplinary major will be available next fall for students who choose to attend the University of Minnesota, Morris. The new major in environmental studies will complement the renewable energy and sustainability initiatives that are already in place or in progress at UMM.


Osseo Science Class To Learn About Renewable Energy, University Relations May 2007

Osseo Science Class To Learn About Renewable Energy, University Relations

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Thirty-five ninth-grade students from Osseo (Minn.) Junior High School will learn about renewable energy and see firsthand how it can be utilized when they visit Morris on May 18.


How Long Does It Take A Peanut To Burn?, University Relations Nov 2006

How Long Does It Take A Peanut To Burn?, University Relations

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How long does it take a peanut to burn? If you had 40 pieces of candy to divide among 40 people, would you keep all of it or would you share it equally with the entire group? These are among the renewable energy questions that junior high students from Buffalo found answers to when they visited UMM.


Umm Joins Inaugural Committee On Renewable Energy, University Relations Oct 2006

Umm Joins Inaugural Committee On Renewable Energy, University Relations

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The University of Minnesota, Morris will join only 25 institutions nationwide in creating a national higher education steering committee on renewable energy. Lowell Rasmussen, UMM’s associate vice chancellor for physical plant and master planning, has been invited to serve as a founding member of the Higher Education Steering Committee (HEC) of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE).


Umm At First-Ever Northland Bioneers Conference, University Relations Oct 2006

Umm At First-Ever Northland Bioneers Conference, University Relations

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UMM will be a partner, sponsor and exhibitor and interactive workshop presenter at the first annual Northland Bioneers Conference October 20-22 on the Minneapolis Community & Technical College campus. The “earth-honoring conference” is hosted by Northland Sustainable Solutions.


Renewable Energy Events, University Relations Feb 2006

Renewable Energy Events, University Relations

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Minnesota's potential for taking the next step in renewable energy will be explored in two separate meetings February 27-28 at the West Central Regional Outreach Center and the University of Minnesota, Morris.


Umm And Wcroc Highlighted In The Furrow, University Relations Dec 2005

Umm And Wcroc Highlighted In The Furrow, University Relations

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The renewable energy efforts of the University of Minnesota, Morris and the West Central Research and Outreach Center are highlighted in the December 2005 issue of The Furrow. The article is titled, "Power of the Future."


Umm Garners Green Power Award, University Relations Nov 2005

Umm Garners Green Power Award, University Relations

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UMM and the City of Morris are partnering in a variety of signficant renewable and alternative energy projects.


Umm, City Are Leaders In Renewable And Alternative Energy Initiatives, University Relations Nov 2005

Umm, City Are Leaders In Renewable And Alternative Energy Initiatives, University Relations

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Environmentalist And Legal Consultant From England To Address Topic Of Renewable Energy, University Relations Sep 2005

Environmentalist And Legal Consultant From England To Address Topic Of Renewable Energy, University Relations

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Umm Receives 2005 Green Power Leadership Award, University Relations Sep 2005

Umm Receives 2005 Green Power Leadership Award, University Relations

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Morris Campus Part Of U Exhibit At State Fair, University Relations Aug 2005

Morris Campus Part Of U Exhibit At State Fair, University Relations

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Wind Turbine For Researching And Demonstrating Renewable Hydrogen Production To Be Commissioned, University Relations Apr 2005

Wind Turbine For Researching And Demonstrating Renewable Hydrogen Production To Be Commissioned, University Relations

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Wind Turbine To Stir Up Renewable Energy Research, University Relations Mar 2005

Wind Turbine To Stir Up Renewable Energy Research, University Relations

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Umm Recognized By Epa As Green Power Partner, University Relations Jan 2005

Umm Recognized By Epa As Green Power Partner, University Relations

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No abstract provided.


Mpirg To Host Renewable Resources Teach-In, University Relations Nov 2003

Mpirg To Host Renewable Resources Teach-In, University Relations

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No abstract provided.