On Earth Day, UMass Lowell, DCAMM Celebrate a Successful $23.1M Sustainability Program, One of State’s Largest

The new solar array on the South Campus parking garage roof
A 600-foot solar panel array on top of UMass Lowell's South Campus parking garage is one example of the university's sustainability efforts.

04/19/2019

Contacts for media: Christine Gillette, 978-934-2209 or Christine_Gillette@uml.edu and Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944 or Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu

Media Advisory

When: Monday, April 22, 11:30 a.m.

Where:  University Crossing, second floor lobby, 220 Pawtucket St, Lowell, Mass. Contact UMass Lowell media relations for directions and parking information.

What: UMass Lowell and the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) will celebrate the completion of the university’s $23.1 million Accelerated Energy Program (AEP), one of the largest in the Commonwealth. 

Through the AEP, UMass Lowell has implemented more than 100 energy-saving measures in 30 buildings. The effort is part of the university’s ongoing effort to maximize sustainability in its operations and has resulted in the savings of millions of dollars, gallons of water used and pounds of CO2 emitted every year. 

UMass Lowell leaders will be joined by DCAMM Commissioner Carol Gladstone as the institution also celebrates its gold STARS rating status, a national sustainability measure that ranks the university No. 1 in Massachusetts and in the top 10 nationally for its commitment to sustainability.

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