Ever-Green to Advise Two Campuses as Part of Second Nature Round VI Pro Bono Consulting Cohort
May 13, 2026 by Ever-Green Energy
Ever-Green Energy is proud to once again partner with Second Nature, a leading organization advancing climate action in higher education, to offer pro bono consulting efforts to two higher education campuses. As part of the Round VI cohort, the Ever-Green team has partnered with Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, and Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Our team will work with Lane Community College to develop a technical roadmap with actionable steps over the next five years to significantly reduce carbon emissions related to fossil fuels used for campus heating and increase efficiencies. This plan will also address steps to improve the resilience and reliability of the campus’s central heating plant as they work towards decarbonization.
“Receiving this Pro-Bono award is crucial for Lane Community College to move forward with the current update process of the Climate Action Plan 2.0 and 2027 Strategic Plan,” said Luis Maggiori, Sustainability Coordinator, Lane Community College. “At this point, the college is in need of the technical expertise that Ever-Green’s engineers can provide regarding the most effective solutions to decarbonize our central plant to meet our goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. We are deeply grateful and excited for this opportunity and plan to take full advantage of it to help to ensure a sustainable future for the communities we serve.”
Our consulting efforts at Clark University will focus a deep evaluation of Clark University’s central utility plant and existing cogeneration approach to determine its long-term viability. The university is seeking solutions that will support campus energy needs over the next 50 years while aligning with climate commitments. A key component of this work is ensuring that any path forward is both environmentally responsible and financially sustainable.
“The leadership at Clark University is thankful to Second Nature and Ever-Green Energy for their partnership and investment through this initiative. This opportunity aligns closely with the university’s commitment to be a leader in higher education in addressing climate change and taking responsibility for its environmental impact,” shared JD Head, Associate VP for Facilities Management, Clark University. “Through this work, Clark will strengthen its approach to reducing its carbon footprint and advancing climate action on campus. This represents an important step in a long-term commitment to meaningful change.”
Congratulations to both institutions for being awarded this opportunity and for making a strong commitment to your campus climate goals. For more information, visit secondnature.org.
