In this level you will learn:
Where UC Davis energy comes from
Which energy sources are renewable
How these energy sources are used on campus
UC Davis Energy Sources
The campus is powered by a variety of energy sources, including natural gas, electricity, solar power, and hydropower.
Solar Electricity
UC Davis has a 16.3 megawatt on-campus solar farm that generates about 14% of the campus’s electricity needs and reduces the University's carbon footprint by 9%.
About 30% of UC Davis' purchased electricity comes from two large off-site solar PV farms in California.
Grid Electricity
The campus purchases electricity from the grid to
supplement its electricity needs.
Large Hydropower
UC Davis has a contract with Western Area Power Administration to purchase electricity generated from large-scale hydro-power sources. The electricity is not considered "renewable" under common definitions, but it is 100% Carbon Neutral.
Natural Gas
The campus purchases natural gas delivered through
PG&E pipe lines to heat campus buildings and make hot
water.
