Michigan State University plans to build a $5 million alternative energy device that will convert waste from its farms and dining halls to energy for powering campus buildings.
Trustees approved the project Friday, along with a broader outline for making decisions about meeting energy needs. Their goal is for MSU eventually to be powered entirely from renewable sources.
Officials describe the so-called “anaerobic digester” as a sealed oxygen-free tank where organic waste will be degraded at an elevated temperature, producing methane for fuel. They say it will be the largest of its type on any U.S. college campus.
The university’s long-range energy plan calls for improving the physical environment on campus, investing in sustainable energy research and development, and becoming a leader in educating others on the topic.
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