Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 65.57
Liaison Derek Nichols
Submission Date Sept. 16, 2015
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

University at Buffalo
IN-1: Innovation 1

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Erin Moscati
Environmental Educator
Office of Sustainability
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Solar Strand Mobile Application

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :

In April of 2015 the University at Buffalo unveiled a new mobile application that guides visitors through the campus one of a kind PV Array/Public Park known as the Solar Strand. For more information on the app see the rollout story: http://www.buffalo.edu/ubreporter/featured-stories.host.html/content/shared/university/news/ub-reporter-articles/stories/2015/04/solar_strand_app.detail.html


A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):

The app guides visitors to different stations, each with distinct videos, graphics and information on the Solar Strand's design, real-time power production, local wildlife and more. The app also has a series of metrics that measure users, engagement time and other factors.


A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of 5):
Yes or No
Curriculum No
Research No
Campus Engagement Yes
Public Engagement Yes
Air & Climate Yes
Buildings No
Dining Services ---
Energy No
Grounds No
Purchasing No
Transportation No
Waste No
Water No
Coordination, Planning & Governance No
Diversity & Affordability No
Health, Wellbeing & Work No
Investment No

Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
Education K-12

The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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