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Virginia Senator honored by Sierra Club in ceremony near EMU’s array of solar panels

July 24, 2014Last updated August 15, 2014 by Bryan Gilkerson

A local Republican state senator has received an award from what some may see as an unlikely source. Sen. Emmett Hanger, R-Mount Solon, was awarded a Legislative Leadership Award by

EMU sustainability efforts recognized by statewide climate action campaign

April 29, 2014Last updated May 13, 2014 by Andrew Jenner

A new campaign highlighting steps taken by institutions and local governments across Virginia to cut carbon emissions brought a crowd to Eastern Mennonite University for a panel discussion on the

Sun Shines On EMU Solar Panels

September 6, 2012Last updated September 25, 2012 by Emily Sharrer

Sunnier-than-expected days over the past six months have led to Eastern Mennonite University’s solar power system soaking in more energy than anticipated. During the first six months of 2012, the

EMU Library’s Solar Energy System Exceeds Targets

August 30, 2012Last updated September 10, 2012 by Erik Curren

A solar power system with a capacity of 104 kilowatts installed on the roof of the Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) Sadie Hartzler Library exceeded its performance goals for the period

Cedarwood Dorm Winning Gold with Solar

June 4, 2012Last updated June 20, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

Eastern Mennonite University’s (EMU) Cedarwood residence hall is winning gold by going solar. The Plumbing & Mechanical magazine has featured the first LEED certified gold residence hall in the state

EMU Sustainability Video Wins National Award

April 12, 2011Last updated May 11, 2011 by EMU Staff

Eastern Mennonite University has been honored as a winner of the National Wildlife Federation’s annual competition “Chill Out: Climate Action on Campus.” This award program recognizes U.S. schools that are

Harrisonburg Tax Exemption Vote Gives Incentive for Solar Power

March 10, 2011Last updated March 23, 2011 by Erik Curren, Secure Futures, LLC

Harrisonburg City Council Tuesday night (Mar. 8) passed an ordinance offering a 100% exemption from local taxes for solar power installations, helping the city to join 13 other localities in

EMU To Host Largest Solar Project in Virginia

September 23, 2010 by Jim Bishop

EMU’s partnership with Secure Futures, LLC, a Staunton-based solar energy developer, is gaining momentum as a solar photovoltaic array is being installed on the roof of (EMU’s Sadie Hartzler Library).

‘Earth Week’ Events Include Forums and Speaker Joe Stanley

April 16, 2010 by Jim Bishop

EMU will observe Earth Week with a number of local events including guest speaker Joe Stanley of Virginia Interfaith Power & Light, who will speak on ‘Energy Use and Its

Campus Solar Project Moves Forward Following City Council Meeting

April 14, 2010 by Marcy Gineris

Harrisonburg City Council approved rezoning that would allow EMU to go forward with plans to install solar power cells that could provide up to 20 percent of EMU’s power among