Episode 14: Solar Carport and Energy Transition at Michigan State University

Guests:Wolfgang BauerUniversity Distinguished Professor and Associate Vice President for Administrative ServicesMichigan State UniversityGary FarhaFounder, President and CEOCustomerFirst RenewablesThe focus of this episode is a large, on-site solar carport installation that recently came online on MSU’s campus. At the time it came online, this was the largest carport solar installation in the United States. As background, Wolfgang shares the rich history of the MSU energy system dating back to the 19th century. We discuss the role of MSU’s Energy Transition Plan as a catalyst for this project. This plan lays out aggressive goals for the use of renewable energy and the reduction of GHG emissions. We talk through the decision-making process that led up to this project and end by discussing possible next steps in MSU’s energy transition.