UTC Power PureCell system will reduce the University's carbon footprint and supply clean, efficient energy to the Depot Campus.

UTC Power PureCell system will reduce the University's carbon footprint and supply clean, efficient energy to the Depot Campus.

EcoHouse students exibit green living techniques at the 2012 Earth Day Spring Fling event.

EcoHouse students exibit green living techniques at the 2012 Earth Day Spring Fling event.

The EcoHusky 5k is held each spring to raise funds for the EcoHusky Student Group.

The EcoHusky 5k is held each spring to raise funds for the EcoHusky Student Group.

President Herbst reaffirms UConn's commitment to the Climate Action Plan, by endorsing the addition of a Climate Change Adaptation Section.

President Herbst reaffirms UConn's commitment to the Climate Action Plan, by endorsing the addition of a Climate Change Adaptation Section.

Sustainable Depictions was an art competition open to University and community members that served as a fundraiser for the Campus Sustainability Fund.

Sustainable Depictions was an art competition open to University and community members that served as a fundraiser for the Campus Sustainability Fund.

EcoMadness is a water and energy conservation competition between dorms, held each fall semester.

EcoMadness is a water and energy conservation competition between dorms, held each fall semester.

UConn has many low impact development (LID) technologies around campus.

UConn has many low impact development (LID) technologies around campus.

Students pose after collecting recyclable at a men's basketball Green Game Day.

Students pose after collecting recyclable at a men's basketball Green Game Day.

UConn has many LEED certified buildings and projects, including the first LEED-certified NCAA training facility.

UConn has many LEED certified buildings and projects, including the first LEED-certified NCAA training facility.

Thousands of shoes are collected at UConn each year for the Nike Reuse-a-Shoe program.

Thousands of shoes are collected at UConn each year for the Nike Reuse-a-Shoe program.

The Hillside Environmental Education Park gives students an opportunity to hike and bird watch on campus.

The Hillside Environmental Education Park gives students an opportunity to hike and bird watch on campus.

Students at the nation's capital rallying for clean energy legislation.

Students at the nation's capital rallying for clean energy legislation.

Local Routes provides locally-sourced food in the dining halls.

Local Routes provides locally-sourced food in the dining halls.