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USU Supports Start-Ups Driving Low-Carbon Economy and Clean Technology Innovation As Indonesia moves toward a national target of achieving a 23 percent renewable‑energy mix by 2030, USU’s integrated strategy—linking research, innovation, incubation, and entrepreneurship—positions the university as a key academic driver of the energy transition. 26 August 2024
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USU Promotes Renewable Energy Transition in Public Lecture “Energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources is a complex and challenging journey, but essential for achieving environmental sustainability and reducing climate change impacts,” said Prof. Poppy. 13 August 2024
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USU Promotes Public Commitment to 100% Renewable Energy Through Community Engagement Initiatives Through this integrated strategy—combining on‑site renewables, green finance, education, student leadership, and partnerships—Universitas Sumatera Utara shows that the path to net‑zero emissions is as much about public commitment and culture change as it is about technology. 24 July 2024
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USU Empowers Local Communities Through Programs Promoting Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Awareness By combining PKM/KKNT community service, USU SDGs Center outreach, and long‑term engagement with villages such as Lingga, Tadukan Raga, and Payung, USU ensures that progress toward its 2029 carbon‑neutrality target is not confined within campus boundaries, but shared with the communities it serves. 18 June 2024
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Pertamina Goes To USU: Energizing The Future Together. "The collaboration between USU and Pertamina has been realized today. We hope for more partnerships in the future, such as having practitioners teach on campus and providing USU students with internship opportunities at Pertamina," stated Prof. Poppy. 05 June 2024
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USU Advances Energy Transition Efforts Through Building Upgrades for Higher Efficiency Standards The impacts are visible in USU’s emissions profile. For 2024, the university reported a total campus carbon footprint of 734.29 metric tons of CO₂—equivalent to roughly 0.0156 tons per person per year—according to internal calculations. This relatively low per‑capita figure is attributed to the combined effect of smart‑technology upgrades, renewable‑energy deployment, and the systematic integration of green‑building features during maintenance and renovation cycles. 08 May 2024
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USU Rector Affirms University’s Commitment to Green Finance Through Carbon Divestment As Rector Dr. Muryanto Amin emphasized, USU’s sustainability journey “is not only about reducing emissions, but about redefining how knowledge, innovation, and finance can work together to shape a just and regenerative future.” In doing so, Universitas Sumatera Utara not only advances its carbon‑neutrality 2029 target but also offers a replicable financial and governance model for institutions seeking to align academic excellence with climate responsibility. 09 April 2024
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USU Reviews Campus Energy to Cut Wastage for a Sustainable Campus By institutionalizing evidence‑based energy management and steadily expanding its renewable‑energy capacity, Universitas Sumatera Utara is reinforcing its position as a national model for sustainable higher education. 31 March 2024
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USU Implements Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Plan to Reduce Campus Energy Consumption Taken together, USU’s institution‑wide energy‑efficiency plan shows how a university can move from high‑level commitments to measurable progress. By combining policy‑led programmes and dedicated budgets with smart‑building controls, on‑site renewables, GHG‑reduction initiatives, and robust digital governance, the university is steadily lowering its energy intensity while maintaining safe, comfortable, and functional spaces for learning and research. 20 March 2024
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USU Rector: USU Graduates Prepared for EBT Adaptation “Changes in the employment and professional needs of the Renewable Energy sector in the world have continued to increase over the past decade,” said Prof. Muryanto. 06 February 2024
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