Commentary: U. is saying yes to sustainability

I feel hopeful this week. It is the University of Utah’s Earth Week and, as chief sustainability officer, I have the privilege of watching the next generation lead the way by saying yes to sustainability.In 2002, a dedicated group of students first committed their student fees to renewable energy. Little did they know that, 15 years later, with the incredible partnership of the energy and sustainability team, the university would be purchasing half of its electricity from renewable geother