Funded Projects

Oberlin Bike Fix-It Stations: In the spring of 2020, the Green EDGE Fund approved $9,000 for bike fit-it stations around the college campus and town in an effort to increase bicycle ridership by breaking down behavioral, monetary, and accessibility barriers to bike ridership.
George Jones Food Forest: In the fall of 2019, the Green EDGE Fund approved $6,000 to support a local project aimed at improving food accessibility and agriculture education for the community and students.
Urban Forestry Initiative: In the spring of 2020, the Green EDGE Fund approved $5,000 to support the implementation of green infrastructure and in an effort to improve local environmental resiliency.
Local Pollinators Garden: In the spring of 2019, the Green EDGE Fund approved $2,850 to fund the implementation of a wildflower garden on campus to support the pollinator populations and increase green space on campus.
Carbon Neutrality Implementation Plan: In the spring of 2019, the Green EDGE Fund approved $133,000 to fund OES' work on implementing the Oberlin College Carbon Neutrality Resource Master Plan which recommends capturing waste heat from an electrification plant at the local landfill and converting the campus heating system from steam to hot water.

Mudd Lighting Retrofit: In the spring of 2019, the Green EDGE Fund provided around $20,000 to transition Mudd to LED lighting which supports efforts to improve the energy efficiency of campus buildings.
Low-flow Shower Heads in Dascomb: In 2009, the Green EDGE Fund financed an efficiency project in Dascomb Residence Hall, installing low-flow showerheads on 30 showers.
Village Housing Air Sealing: In 2014, the Board financed $34,000 to seal windows and doors in an effort to improve heating efficiency for student housing.
King Lighting Retrofit: In 2018, the Green EDGE Fund approved $24,000 to transition King to all LED lights to improve energy efficiency and resource consumption.

The Green EDGE Fund