Sustainable Transportation
Congratulations to UCSD!
UCSD was recently selected for the "San Diego Excellence
in Energy Efficiency" (SANDEE) Award for Special
Achievement in Transportation.their third year
in a row winning a SANDEE Award!
The SANDEE Awards recognize outstanding projects and activities that have achieved significant energy savings and/or contributions toward the goals of the San Diego Regional Energy Strategy 2030 through the implementation of energy efficiency, energy conservation or renewable energy measures in San Diego County.
In 2006, UC San Diego implemented its "Sustainable Fleet Management Plan" with the goals of reducing Green House Gas Emissions, saving energy and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels. In keeping with these goals, the University purchased 225 electric or "zero emission vehicles" (ZEV) and 32 hybrid vehicles for its fleet. The University also converted to a blend of ultra low sulfur bio diesel for its diesel fleet eliminating more than 70 metric tons of CO2 emissions and reducing sulfur emissions by 97 percent. This project has successfully reduced green house and toxic gas emissions, reduces maintenance costs and led to removal of gas burning vehicles on campus.
For more information about the SANDEE Awards visit www.sdenergy.org.
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