Utilities

Energy

Efficiency: The Central Plant is currently undergoing conversion to a low-temperature hot water system.
Solar: A 3.5-acre ground-mounted solar array with photovoltaic panels produces 750 kilowatts of electrical power.
Lighting: Exterior lighting has been retrofitted to LED fixtures with integrated adaptive, wireless controls.
Community: The San Bernardino Recreation Center has 20 elliptical fitness machines designed to produce about 100 watts of power per hour.
Controls: The Utility Infrastructure Project (Phase III) is underway and will retrofit some of the campus utility meters to “smart meters”. In addition, an Energy Information System (EIS) is being developed to improve our tracking and reporting of energy consumption across campus.

Xeriscape: A stroll down Coyote Walk and to our Water Conservation Garden will lead you to several Xeriscape (no-water landscape) examples demonstrating how water-saving green design can be beautiful.
Fixtures: Many retrofit projects on campus have low-flow faucets, toilets, and showerheads installed, leading to the conservation of millions of gallons of water over the fixtures' lifespan.

Recycling: Placed over 150 recycling bins across the entire campus.
Choose to Reuse: Our campus offers a service for furniture and other office equipment to be reused across departments.
Data: The Office of Sustainability performs annual waste audits to identify opportunities for improving waste management and educating students about different types of waste.

Master Plan: San Bernardino and Palm Desert's master plans aim for sustainability with LEED-certified buildings, well-designed open spaces, and a focus on student needs.
Trees: In the last three years, CSUSB has partnered with the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District (IERCD) and the Facilities Grounds team to distribute trees to the campus community. IERCD has also conducted annual oak borer workshops, aiming to enhance awareness and education about the benefits and health of trees.
CSUSB Master Plan

Campus Shuttle: San Bernardino/Palm Desert Campus Shuttle provided nearly 4,000 one-way rides during the 10-week fall 2017 quarter. It’s estimated we save 226,000 lbs. of CO2 per quarter!
Public Transit (GoSmart): Students, faculty, and staff can ride OmniTrans free with Coyote OneCard- increasing access and reducing carbon impact.
EV Charging: There are 38 electric vehicle charging stations available across campus for staff, faculty, and students.

Sustainability Curriculum: Interdisciplinary courses offered through departments such as Geography and Environmental Studies prepare students to take leadership roles in environmental stewardship.
Initiative: The Jack H. Brown School of Business has led our campus participation in the UN’s PRME Initiative. Its objective is to reach an international audience and instill responsible management practices.
Faculty Engagement: Sustainability-focused committees collaborate with Facilities Management to reduce energy campus-wide.
Community Engagement: Annual events and partnerships enhance collaboration between California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), regional schools, and environmental organizations in the Coachella Valley.

LEED: Multiple campus buildings meet higher-performance building standards.
Plan: CSUSB is focused on long-term sustainability, combining energy, water, waste, transportation, and land use strategies. This initiative aims to set ambitious goals and actionable plans for the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses.
Portal: Efforts to track, report, and enhance sustainability performance across the campus remain a primary focus as we advance our sustainability planning initiatives.