1. Carbon Neutral University
UIC will achieve carbon neutrality with net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by reducing and offsetting emissions related to operations and travel by 2050.
Geothermal Power
If you’ve been to the field beside University Hall, you’ve stood above a geothermal system.
UIC’s geothermal system harnesses heat from the ground, a sustainable and essentially limitless resource, to regulate building temperatures of Grant, Lincoln, and Douglass Hall.
View a 3D model here, or scan the QR code below.
Place and check the grey circle at the bottom. For best viewing, anchor the white circle to a surface, such as a table, or position it at approximately eye level.
UIC Resources
Learn More
Learn more about geothermal energy at the Planning, Sustainability, and Project Management website.
Additional Links and Citation
Earth Layers
Read to learn more about the Earth’s crust visualization.
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Read to learn more about Geothermal Basics, or watch this video from the U.S. Department of Energy to learn more about geothermal heat pumps.