Energy2028 strives toward a Middlebury campus fueled entirely by locally produced renewable energy—less energy, used more efficiently—and an institutional endowment that thrives without fossil-fuel investments.
Since our launch in 2019, we have seen the intense effort of so many people in this community who are working to make its goals a reality, and who continue this effort every day—in classrooms, across our campuses, and beyond.
As we continue to work towards our goals, we encourage you to find out what’s happening and get involved!
After achieving carbon neutrality in 2016 through renewable energy sources, efficiency and conservation efforts, Energy2028 continues our focus on renewables and reduction of energy use.
Middlebury plans to reduce energy consumption on its core campus by 25 percent by 2028.
Classes, research, speakers and trainings, conferences, field trips—integrating Energy2028 and climate change into the educational experience happens on all levels and across disciplines.
Energy 2028 commits Middlebury to divesting its endowment of fossil fuel direct investments on a planned schedule.
Latest SnapshotHere’s a quick look at our conservation and efficiency projects spanning 2007 to 2024:
$2751440 Net Cost of Projects
3812 Tons of Carbon Saved Per Year
Get Involved!The climate crisis affects us all—and we all can be part of the solution! Explore some of the actions that you can take to feel empowered, make a difference, and contribute to achieving the Energy2028 goals.
For StudentsJoin a group, apply for funding, volunteer, use our voice! Even small changes in your daily life make a difference.
Student Options For FacultyIntegrate Energy2028 into your classes and research, host and event or speaker, or join forces and volunteer!
Faculty Options For StaffJoin existing programs—we always need new perspectives! Energy2028 needs your help, on and off campus.
Staff OptionsMay 1, 2025
Representatives from Middlebury College, Encore Renewable Energy, and Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company came together October 24 for a ribbon cutting event celebrating the activation of a five-megawatt solar array that provides the College with 40 percent of its total electricity.
May 1, 2025
In her book “Mother, Creature, Kin,” local Rochester, Vt. author Chelsea Steinauer-Scudder weaves threads of motherhood, ecology, and spirituality together to explore what it means to raise a child in a world facing profound environmental and existential challenges. On April 8, Steinauer-Scudder visited the Ilsley Public Library to read and discuss the book.
March 6, 2025
Last spring, with the support of concerned alumni like us, Middlebury students made their fourth major attempt since 1970 to persuade the college that its institutional investing should reflect concerns about issues such as peace, human rights, environmental justice and corporate social responsibility.
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