University of Minnesota Morris - Green Campus

Green Campus

In August 2009, Mother Jones Magazine chose the University of Minnesota Morris as one of its top 10 "cool schools" in the United States, stating that the school is great for alternative energy enthusiasts.

UMM is known for its commitment to alternative sources of energy. In April 2005, a wind turbine was installed east of campus on a ridge over the Pomme de Terre river. The turbine currently provides about 60% of the campus' electricity (however the only building currently being supplied completely with this power is the new "Welcome Center"), in addition to providing a source for research. The second wind turbine was just completed in April 2011. The two wind turbines now stand only a few hundred feet apart. UMM has also completed the construction of a biomass plant for research and energy purposes which has been efficient in its purpose.

In addition, UMM has recently installed solar panels around campus.