Notre Dame clean energy projects win Clean Air Award
By: Dan Renko
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The University of Notre Dame has been recognized with a Partners for Clean Air Award from the Michiana Area Council of Governments for its commitment to clean energy, including recent long-term investments in solar and hydroelectric power and geothermal heating and cooling.
The award is for significant investment in clean energy projects, including the new hydro facility in downtown South Bend, the new geothermal plant on the north side of campus and an agreement with Indiana Michigan Power to purchase clean energy credits from the utility’s new solar farm in Granger.