EPA Recognizes Colby as 2007-08 NESCAC Green Power Conference Champion
A program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency named Colby the 2008 NESCAC conference champion for use of green electricity. Beyond NESCAC, Colby has the highest percentage use of green electricity of any college or university in the national competition.
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LEED Buildings 2006, 2008
The Schair-Swenson-Watson Alumni Center and the Diamond Building received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 2008, with the Alumni Center receiving silver-level certification, a step higher than basic LEED certification, in 2006.
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NWF Ecology Program - 2006
In 2006, the National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology Program granted Colby Campus Ecology Recognition for measurable positive achievements and commitment to serving as a model of sustainability.

Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence - 2004
For its outstanding efforts in environmental protection, Colby College in Waterville received a 2004 Maine Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence on November 5 in Augusta. Governor John Baldacci presented the awards to focus attention on the environmental accomplishments of 18 businesses, organizations and individuals throughout the state.
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EPA Environmental Merit Award - 2004
Colby College was honored in Boston Earth Day 2004 with an Environmental Merit Award from the New England Office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The award recognizes exceptional work and commitment to the environment in 2003. "Colby College is 'walking-the-talk' when it comes to combining strong academic environmental programs with tangible actions to reduce the environmental impact of its campus operations," the agency said in a press release.
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EPA Best Management Practices Catalog - 2003
In April 2003 Colby College's R.E.S.C.U.E. (Reuse Everything! Save Colby's Usable Excess) program was included the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Best Management Practices for Colleges and Universities. This catalog features programs and initiatives at private and public schools across the United States, ranging in size from over 20,000 students to under 2,000. According to the EPA the catalog is designed to "assist colleges and universities achieve compliance and beyond compliance goals such as pollution prevention, resource conservation, and environmental stewardship."
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Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence - 2002
On September 20, 2002 Colby College was honored with the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence. The award recognized the continuing efforts of the Colby community to make the campus a more environmentally friendly place. Some of Colby's accomplishments include reduced paper consumption in the dining halls, reduced electrical consumption due to retrofits as well as a host of other sustainable measures taken throughout the campus. Colby is the FIRST educational institution to receive this distinguished award.