Back to School Season
At every level of education, America Is All In members and partners are working to make schools healthier, more efficient and affordable to run, and more resilient in the face of climate change. Energy efficient upgrades to school buildings, more clean energy to power our schools, the electrification of school bus fleets, and student climate action are all ways that schools -- and students, teachers, and our wider communities -- can not only benefit from, but lead the clean energy transition.
See how electric school buses are improving the health and wellbeing of students, teachers, bus drivers, and the community at large in Baltimore, Maryland:
Stories From Higher Education Institutions
University of Buffalo Leads the Charge to Carbon Neutrality
Colleges and universities have a unique role to play in U.S. climate action. From critical research and student activism to bold climate action plans for campuses, higher education has many climate leaders. Coalition Partner Second Nature is helping accelerate higher education's climate action. Here, they share the story of the University of Buffalo's vision of carbon neutrality.
Central Community College Prepares Students for a Sustainable Future
This public college in Nebraska is preparing students for a future in which clean energy dominates while taking bold steps to make its campus greener.
With three campuses and students from more than 40 countries, Central Community College offers a thriving energy and technology program that is training students for the U.S.’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector. Meanwhile, the institution is integrating clean-energy infrastructure into its own operations—transitioning the campus fleet vehicles to hybrid electric, installing EV charging stations, and using wind and solar to supply 67% of the college’s electricity.
American University Becomes First Urban, Carbon Neutral Campus
In 2018, two years ahead of their goal, American University (AU) became the first urban campus, the first research university, and the largest higher education institution in the United States to achieve carbon neutrality. Their progress didn't stop there. Through the leadership of enthusiastic student and committed staff, AU has made a range of improvements to increase the sustainability of its campus.