Energy and Emissions
Energy consumption is the biggest contributor to Loyola's greenhouse gas emissions. The Facilities team strives to increase energy effieincy and reduce energy consumption on campus. The university is committed to act on climate change, track and reduce our carbon footprint, and make climate action a part of our campus culture. Learn more about Climate Action at Loyola.
Loyola's Energy Sources
Geothermal is located on campus, underneath the Butler Parking Lot. The system provides heating and cooling to Thea Bowman Residential Hall.
- On Campus: Loyola's first on-campus solar project will be installed in fall 2026 on the rooftop
of the Fitness and Aquatic Building.
Off-Campus: Loyola supports clean energy development in Maryland by purchasing electricity generated by 2 solar farms (Friendship Solar Farm and Catherine Community Solar Project).
15% of Loyola’s annual purchased electricity is powered by national wind power RECS. The university is committed to act on climate change, track and reduce our carbon footprint and make climate action a part of our campus culture. Learn more about Climate Action at Loyola.
Energy Management Policy
Energy usage is currently the leading contributor to the University’s greenhouse emissions. In order to begin reducing our energy consumption campus wide, we implemented an energy management plan in 2009. The plan outlines guidelines that are to be followed campus wide, by faculty, staff, administration, and students in order to ensure that we are decreasing our impact on the environment and reducing our energy use. The plan states that all campus buildings set summer cooling temperatures between 74 and 76 degrees Fahrenheight and winter heating temperatures between 68 and 70 degrees Fahrenheight.
Read the Energy Management Policy.
