Commitment to sustainable practices
NSCC is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship and equitable distribution of our resources. As Part of this commitment, NSCC adopted a holistic approach to sustainability and the application of green principles that engages the entire college community. The college is dedicated to:
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reducing its carbon footprint;
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incorporating environmental/sustainable curriculum, goals and objectives into its courses, programs and projects;
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promoting sustainability throughout the college community and North Shore region.
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Number of wells in NSCC's Geothermal System
570,000
Kilowatts of energy produced every year by NSCC solar arrays
Sustainability today at NSCC
NSCC's Danvers Campus features the Commonwealth's first state-owned Zero Net Energy building and highlights NSCC's strong commitment to sustainability and conservation. The Health Professions and Student Services Building is a green building prototype that meets LEED Gold certification requirements, generates energy onsite, uses clean renewable resources such as sunlight and rainfall, and reclaims water through a rooftop garden.
Green curriculum learning environment
NSCC faculty who participate in the Green Curriculum Project incorporate discipline-related sustainability and environmental topics through a specially designed component, assignment, or learning activity. To date 38 faculty participants, representing more than 20 different academic departments, have participated.