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Pick a topic, get updates! (opens in new window) Find a Program Find A Contractor About Language Print this page Clean Green Campuses Back to Find a Program Apply Now to Clean Green Campuses Leading by example, together Connecting New York State’s higher education institutions to resources and financial support to advance clean energy and low-carbon solutions at the campus and community level. Clean Green Campuses Stats 140+ participating colleges and universities (more than 50% of colleges and universities across New York State) 125+  projects supported $24,000,000+  in NYSERDA funding received by members Since joining Clean Green Campuses: 67%  of member institutions reported greater leadership support for clean energy and sustainability projects 87%  of member institutions reported a higher-level of understanding of clean energy opportunities on their campuses NYSERDA’s Clean Green Campuses initiative (formerly REV Campus Challenge) is a membership network of two- and four-year, public and private colleges and universities in New York State exploring ways to lower carbon emissions and contribute to a just energy transition on their campuses and surrounding communities. Clean Green Campuses connects its member institutions to exclusive funding opportunities and advisory services, as well as peer-to-peer knowledge sharing opportunities. There is no cost to joining Clean Green Campuses, and member institutions have no requirements or obligations after joining. Clean Green Campuses supports higher education institutions by: Better enabling them to implement clean energy and sustainability projects Assisting them with setting and achieving energy and carbon reduction goals Informing institutions of funding opportunities and trainings to support the advancement of clean energy across campus communities Promoting successful clean energy projects and sustainability practices across the higher ed sector Understanding the unique needs of the higher ed sector and establishing strategies to mitigate barriers for advancing clean energy Regardless of your institution’s progress around clean energy and carbon reduction, Clean Green Campuses provides support and resources essential to helping your institution set and achieve carbon reduction goals that also advance institutional community goals. About Learn all about NYSERDA’s Clean Green Campuses how it supports New York’s higher education institutions’ clean energy and sustainability. Learn More About Membership Information Explore the different membership levels and learn the characteristics of each, ensuring you’re able to collaborate and network with like institutions. Learn More Membership Information Program Opportunities Discover featured programs that Clean Green Campuses offers dedicated assistance with to help support clean energy investments. Learn More Program Opportunities Resources Explore a collection of resources to help understand everything from your campus’s current energy use to implementing new projects. Learn More Resources Higher Education Decarbonization Playbook Discover actionable and financially viable strategies to help colleges and universities reduce campus carbon emissions. Learn More about Higher Education Decarbonization Playbook Join Clean Green Campuses Access funding opportunities, advisory services, and peer-to-peer networking today. Apply Now back to top