CSUS Goes Green

Earth Day

CSUS has stepped up focus on the growing "green economy" and sustainability
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Campus Sustainability

Learn about changes being made at CSUS universities to save energy
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Student Activities

Learn how student activities are advancing sustainability
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Climate Committment

CSUS universities are proud members of the President's Climate Committment
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Advancing Sustainability

Southern and Eastern are members of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
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All four universities within the Connecticut State University System are charter signatories of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment and have begun taking wide-ranging action to achieve conservation and sustainability goals.

Central Connecticut State University

Environmentally preferable purchasing policy
Solid waste and recycling plan
Comprehensive energy conservation plan
Water conservation measures
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Eastern Connecticut State University

Geothermal Heating System
LEED Certified Residence Halls
Science Building on track for LEED Silver Certification
Greenhouse Gas Inventory
and more...

Southern Connecticut State University

Environmentally friendly purchasing policy
Bottle and can recycling in residence halls
Energy misers on vending machines
Occupancy sensors for efficient lighting
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Western Connecticut State University

Conservation improvements and monitoring
Reduced electrical consumption by 10%
Significantly reduced heating costs
Science Building utilizing LEED standards
and more..