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USF Biofuel refueling vehicle
USF’s Power Center for Utility Explorations and Progress Energy Florida “have been selected by Florida’s Energy and Climate Commission to build the largest and most comprehensive smart grid in the Southeast, serving at least 5,000 customers.

The three-year, $15 million project will incorporate alternative energy sources such as solar power and biodiesel fuel into the electrical power supply for the neighborhoods. Incorporating cutting-edge technology, the program aims to develop a system that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create a power supply that better adapts to energy demands, and one which serves customers with better reliability and efficiency.” Read more…

Dr. Burton, a Senior Research Scientist at USF
Dr. Burton Krakow, a Senior Research Scientist at USF's Clean Energy Research Center, monitors an electrochemical cell used for hydrogen production. Dr. Krakow’s research on sustainable energy sources includes work on solar energy conversion, hydrogen production and storage, electric/hybrid vehicles, and alternative fuels. Read more…
photovoltaics
Dr. Chris Ferekides and Dr. Don Morel from USF Electrical Engineering use several deposition systems and other processing and characterization equipment to fabricate and analyze CdTe, CdZnTe, CIGS and CdSe thin film solar cells. This project in solar energy conversion has achieved world class results in a growing and highly competitive field. Read more…
Dr. John Wolan
Dr. John Wolan from USF Chemical Engineering is working to develop an electrochemical catalytic cell for the production of hydrogen from various renewable fuel stocks. Read more…
recycle bins
The Student Environmental Association at USF engages in volunteer activities, educates the community about the environment, and work towards making USF more environmentally-friendly. They are currently working with Student Government to implement Recycle-a-Bull, a comprehensive recycling program on-campus. Read more…
recycle can
The USF Physical Plant has had an active recycling program since 1994 and currently recycles mixed paper, aluminum cans, glass, plastics, mixed metals, yard debris, wooden waste, fluorescent bulbs and fixture ballasts, and electronic equipment. “Since inception, USF has recycled over 7100 tons of paper, and has recycled over 48 tons of aluminum. In conjunction with the City of Tampa, USF operates a Community Recycling Site located on USF Sycamore Drive.” Read more…
President Judy Genshaft signs the ACUP Climate Commitment
USF President Judy Genshaft signs the American Colleges & Universities Presidents’ Climate Commitment on April 12, 2008, remarking, “College and university campuses are teeming with the brainpower, the expertise and the passion to make a tremendous contribution to confronting climate change. I'm proud to join with my colleagues across the nation in this endeavor.” Read more…