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Social & Community Impact
Fostering a culture of sustainability by ensuring widespread research access, and integrating sustainability materials across the campus.
Click to read moreEnergy Transition & Resilience Plan
While this plan is specific to UT Arlington, climate change is a challenge that extends beyond our campus. UTA Must be a leader in addressing the challenges of climate change in our educational programs, research, operations, finance, and community engagement.
The Energy Transition & Resilience Plan (ETRP) looks to understand the immediate vulnerabilities at UTA and turn them into the intentional opportunities for both adaptation and mitigation of climate impact.
Priority Actions
Learn how these key themes will shape the ETRP
The Big Picture
Why a transition and not just a “pathway”? Because change is at the center of this plan; it will not only identify which exact actions are needed but will look at the people and resources that they need to achieve these goals. A transition recognizes that a shift needs to occur, and that a policy framework is needed to support this effort and to empower sustainability champions across UTA and the DFW region.
PHASE 1
Preparation & Kickoff
Project planning, Engagement planning, and Communication plan.
PHASE 2
Data Collection & Analysis
Benchmarking & Research, Engagement, Data collection, and Energy & Emissions baseline.
PHASE 3
Goals & Strategies Development
Focus group workshops, Preliminary goals & Strategies, and Follow-up surveys.
PHASE 4
Plan & Tools Development
Project planning, Engagement planning, and Communication plan.
PHASE 5
Presentation & Approval
University Leadership Presentation and Approval of the Energy Transition & Resilience Plan!
Engagement Workshops
During two engagement workshops, noteworthy themes were expressed by students, staff, and stakeholders. Check out the below summaries to understand how these insights have instrumental in shaping the Energy Transition and Resilience Plan, ensuring that it aligns with the specific needs and objectives of the UTA Community.
I know that we can come together to understand, plan, and take action that is needed to protect these walls and spaces, but more importantly, the people that pass through them.