The University of Wisconsin–Madison strives to be a living model for sustainability by exemplifying values and actions that demonstrate our commitment to stewardship of resources, respect for place, and the health and well-being of the broader community, now and for the future.
Sustainability Programs
Campus Sustainability News
Bringing Sustainability to Light
Members of the student organization Helios worked with Sun Peak, a local solar developer, as well as University Housing, the Office of Sustainability, and Facilities Planning & Management, to install a solar photovoltaic array on the roof of Gordon Dining & Event Center.
A Lake Runs Through It
How the Charter Street Heating & Cooling Plant helps UW-Madison stay comfortable year-round, and wins sustainability awards in the process.
Chancellor Blank Announces Sustainability Working Group
As UW-Madison prepares to submit its first STARS report, Chancellor Blank announced the creation of a Sustainability Data Working Group to help support the cross-campus efforts.