Energy Conservation and Climate Commitment

The College's energy use and how this contributes to greenhouse gas emissions is a principal environmental concern at Eckerd. In May 2007, President Eastman signed the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment. In the summer of 2007, the greenhouse gas emissions inventory for Eckerd College was completed. An action plan for achieving climate neutrality is currently under development. In addition, an energy star purchasing policy was adopted in Spring 2007. Most recently, Eckerd installed solar array panels as part of a conservation initiative with Matt Orosz of STG International, pursuing alternative energy sources for developing nations.