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Social & Community Impact
Fostering a culture of sustainability by ensuring widespread research access, and integrating sustainability materials across the campus.
Click to read moreEnergy Efficiency Plan
The University of Texas at Arlington’s (UTA) Energy Efficiency Plan (EEP) is a forward-thinking strategy designed to identify and address the university’s most pressing vulnerabilities while transforming them into intentional opportunities for sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Recognizing the need for a comprehensive transition—rather than a mere pathway—the EEP establishes a robust policy framework to guide UTA through a period of significant change, empowering sustainability champions across both the campus and the broader Dallas-Fort Worth region.
UTA’s Energy Efficiency Plan is both a roadmap and a call to action—one that seeks not only to safeguard the university’s assets but also to inspire a culture of resilience, innovation, and sustainability for generations to come.
Priority Actions
Learn how these key themes will shape the EEP
The Big Picture
The development of the EEP has been shaped by extensive engagement with students, staff, and stakeholders through workshops, surveys, and focus groups. These collaborative efforts have ensured that the plan aligns with the specific needs and aspirations of the UTA community, setting clear goals and actionable strategies for benchmarking, data collection, and continuous improvement.
PHASE 1
Preparation & Kickoff
Project planning, Engagement planning, and Communication plan.
PHASE 2
Data Collection & Analysis
Benchmarking & Research, Engagement, Data collection, and Energy & Emissions baseline.
PHASE 3
Goals & Strategies Development
Focus group workshops, Preliminary goals & Strategies, and Follow-up surveys.
PHASE 4
Plan & Tools Development
Project planning, Engagement planning, and Communication plan.
PHASE 5
Presentation & Approval
University Leadership Presentation and Approval of the Energy Transition & Resilience Plan!
Engagement Workshops
During two engagement workshops, noteworthy themes were expressed by students, staff, and stakeholders. Check out the below summaries to understand how these insights have instrumental in shaping the Infrastructure and Resilience Plan, ensuring that it aligns with the specific needs and objectives of the UTA Community.
I know that we can come together to understand, plan, and take action that is needed to protect these walls and spaces, but more importantly, the people that pass through them.