The Planet Blue Renewable Energy Demonstration Project provides funding for students, faculty, and staff to design and implement renewable energy demonstration projects. Stationing small-scale renewable energy generators on campus is intended to provide interactive learning and research opportunities for the campus community. 

This initiative is a direct outcome of a 2015 report from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Committee and is administered by the Office of Campus Sustainability.

How to Apply

Applications have closed because all funding is currently allocated. If additional funding becomes available, we’ll be sure to update this info. 

Proposals are evaluated by a review committee in two stages. The initial proposal should include the overall scope of the project, research/curriculum relationship, estimated contribution toward U-M’s GHG reduction goal, and anticipated benefits to the university community. 

If the initial proposal is approved, applicants will be asked to complete a more detailed proposal. This project is available to the U-M Ann Arbor campus only.

Each project must meet the following criteria:

• Project must be connected to ongoing curriculum and/or research and have learning outcomes with student involvement.   
• Project must include a long-term management plan, including maintenance and end-of-life disposal.
• Project must adhere to all state, federal and University of Michigan safety rules and regulations.
• If the project is located outside of a building it must be approved by the Exterior Elements Design Review committee.
• Project must identify technical requirements and have a clearly defined budget, proposed schedule, and outcome.
• Application should identify the needs for a location. A specific location can be proposed, but is not required.