It is the goal of the University of Mount Union to meet the growing concern for sustainability on our campus through education and communication. We encourage and facilitate awareness and action on our campus and throughout the Alliance community.
The University has incorporated campus-wide sustainability initiatives, including a robust Environmental Science Program, access to a 141-acre Nature Center to conduct class, research, enjoy hiking, and experience nature, and the establishment of a Green Revolving Fund to support campus energy-saving projects, among others.
In 2010, the Peterson Field House became home to the largest application of a thin film laminate solar voltaic array in Ohio. A total of 230 feet of the south facing roof is covered by the 19-foot solar panels. Each panel is less than 1/8 of an inch thick and is fastened to the metal roof. Overall, these panels make up a 54-kilowatt system and produce enough energy to power seven average-sized homes for one year. There is also a one-kilowatt solar panel on the 