News Stories | Morris Model

Feb 19, 2019
1 min

Ever-Green Energy Announces Winners of Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality Program: UMM Selected

UMM will receive free energy planning services as part of the Ever-Green Energy Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality pilot program. Read more here.

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Feb 13, 2019
1 min

Morris Campus Leads Nation in Sustainability

UMM is ranked fifth in the country for sustainability on the 2018 Sustainability Campus Index. Read more here.

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Jan 31, 2019
1 min

The Morris Model Visits the Minnesota House Energy and Climate Committee

Mike Reese of the West Central Research and Outreach Center presented updates on the Morris Model's accomplishments and future goals to t...

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Dec 4, 2018
1 min

City Saves Money with LEDS

LED lights have saved the city about $500 monthly in energy costs. Read more here.

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Aug 28, 2018
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University of Minnesota Morris is One of Sierra Club's Top 40 Cool Schools 6 Years in a Row

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Aug 22, 2018
1 min

Sharing Lessons on Energy from Germany

Learn about Germany's Energiewende, and how they have been a leader in renewable energy generation and mentor to Minnesota cities here.

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Aug 10, 2018
1 min

Discussion Event Generates Energy Ideas for Area

Mayor Roos, of Saerbeck, Germany, and Mayor Giese, of Morris, MN, sign a continuation of the three-year technical partnership that began ...

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Aug 2, 2018
1 min

UMN Morris Receives STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability Achievements

STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System is a way to measure sustainability progress in higher education from AASHE...

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Jul 31, 2018
1 min

'Compass' to Highlight UMM, Morris Energy Work

The Pioneer Public Television program, 'Compass' aired a segment about the collaborative work between UMM and the City of Morris in reduc...

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Feb 9, 2018
1 min

Documentary that Includes Morris from TPT

Read about the Morris involvement in the Climate Smart Municipalities documentary from TPT here.

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Feb 5, 2018
1 min

IonE's Climate Smart Municipalities Featured in a New TPT Documentary

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Jan 30, 2018
1 min

Climate Smart: Cities Working Together

TPT published a short documentary film about the Climate Smart Municipalities Program, of which Morris is the first member. View the film...

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Dec 13, 2017
1 min

City of Morris, Climate Smart Municipality

Blaine Hill, Morris City Manager gives a presentation on the city's climate plans and the expansion of the partnership with Saerbeck, Ger...

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Oct 10, 2017
1 min

Renewable energy topic of discussion at UMM

During the Delegation visit of our German partners in 2017, the Morris Model hosted a panel on renewable energy and its role in cities. R...

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Mar 15, 2017
1 min

Morris Students Leading the Renewable Revolution

Learn about how Morris students are using study abroad experiences to enhance their knowledge of renewable energy in communities all over...

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Dec 3, 2016
1 min

Morris Model Group Looks Forward

The Morris Model received the Clean Energy Community Award from the State of Minnesota in 206. With this accomplishment, the Morris Model...

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Sep 2, 2016
1 min

Troy Goodnough, Office of Sustainability Director Reflects on Summer Sustainability Program as Guest

Read about the 3- week environmental sustainability program, GO Minnesota, here.

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Aug 6, 2016
1 min

University of Minnesota Morris Named Sierra 2016 Cool School

The University was recognized by the Sierra Club as a 2016 Cool School for its initiatives in sustainability and environmental awareness....

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Jul 16, 2016
1 min

Visit to Germany inspires green changes in Morris

Delegates from the University of Minnesota Morris and the City of Morris visit sister-city Saerbeck, Germany, to learn more about clean e...

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Jun 17, 2016
1 min

Dialogue Gives Rural Areas Voice on Climate Change

The city of Morris is one among many other rural communities in the state of Minnesota aiming to better prepare for increased extreme wea...

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