Sustainability Initiatives
Cal Maritime Climate Action Plan
Cal Maritime Sustainability team is developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) as part
of Campus Energy and Sustainability Policy aligned with Campus Master Physical Plan.
The CAP is a working document detailing CSUs Sustainability policy and actions taken
Cal Maritime to achieving a carbon neutral and eventually free campus, enhance sustainability
programs in curriculum, supporting communities in their carbon reduction goals. This
report will include a baseline study of our campus carbon footprint; a target date
for achieving carbon neutrality and zero carbon; interim target dates for meeting
milestones; recommended changes to campus operations and facilities; mechanisms and
indicators for tracking progress. A full draft of version of this report will be ready
by the end of January 2019.
Clean Microgrid
Cal Maritime Sustainability team is exploring cost effective strategies to make the
campus independent of grid power. In this initiative, clean power will be generated
onsite with multiple technologies including PV Solar, Fuel Cell, Solar Thermal, Wind
Power, Energy Storage Battery, and Marine Hydrokinetic technologies, showcasing several
zero emission technologies for academic purposes. Energy Conservation measures in
lighting and HVAC will also be identified and implemented. Innovative and creative
financing mechanism are also being evaluated to minimize financial burden on general
fund..
Marine Hydrokinetic Power (MHK)
Cal Maritime's MHK advisory team is working with Cross Border Solutions Company in
identifying the feasibility of generating Hydrokinetic power from Cal Maritime waters.
This study will identify how much zero emission power can be generated from Cal Maritime
waters, how much can be used by the campus and how much can be sold back to PG&E or
neighbors Chevron and City of Vallejo. This preliminary study is of no cost to Cal
Maritime.