MUSC GoGreen

07/06/2026

05/06/2026

In 2025, MUSC Facilities won a grant from the South Carolina Energy Office for energy efficiency and clean transportation. The $25,000 was allocated for two electric Utility Vehicles (eUTVs) for use by the Boiler Shop and Zone 2, the first electric vehicles put into service by these teams.

Purchasing these eUTVs rather than gas-powered versions is expected to save MUSC money and reduce pollutants. Financial savings are estimated to be about $2,250 a year and pay back after 12 years, and these estimates do not include potential savings from reduced maintenance. Energy savings are projected to be almost 67,000 kBTU per year, equivalent to the energy use of an average US home.

This project also will provide environmental benefits, including a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions of 2.4 metric tons per year. The campus will see a reduction in other airborne and noise pollutants, benefiting employees, students, patients and visitors.
Purchase and use of these will also serve as a case study to determine the benefits and costs of electric carts versus gas-powered models. Based on the results, we will determine the best options for our remaining nine (9) gas-powered UTVs as they need to be replaced.

MUSC Facilities appreciates the opportunity that the SCEO has given us through this grant, as well as the support their staff provided through the process.

04/14/2025

of Pops - Charleston

04/12/2025

Bartlett Tree Experts - Charleston, SC

11/12/2024

Simplify the Holidays - https://simplifytheholidays.org/

10/28/2024

Check this flyer for more info on where you can take batteries, electronic waste, tires, oil, cooking oil, gasoline hazardous waste, construction waste, scrap metal yard debris, household garbage and recyclables. https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/environmental-management/files/Convenience-Center-Flyer-2024.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawGMfIFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZlKX6RAg2rELlteMbnkIIOzBf3Az3-zSkw4WO83Pp4BlRkjIA7JX9M5IA_aem_xdTMWBduoanPASruYrLLzA Charleston County Environmental Management

10/16/2024

Alternative Transit Instead of Parking - https://mailchi.mp/c1a8fcbe6582/musc-green-team-email-april-17537109

10/15/2024

Find out more about how you can compost food no matter where you live. Sign up at https://charleston-sc.gov/compost

09/18/2024

🎃 Pumpkin season is here, Charleston!

As you pick out the perfect pumpkin, remember to dispose of it responsibly once Halloween is over!

🌍 Did you know 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in U.S. landfills every year?

Don’t let yours be part of that statistic! Pumpkins can be eaten or given to livestock as food.

♻ Or you can compost your pumpkins for FREE at one of our many drop-off locations, including TWO family-fun Pumpkin Smash events! The Pumpkin Smash is back by popular demand at the West Ashley Farmers Market and making its debut at New Realm Brewing Co. - Charleston

Last year, we composted over 2.5 tons of pumpkins—let's beat that this year!

Find all the composting options and event details here:
➡ https://www.charleston-sc.gov/2846/Pumpkin-Composting

09/04/2024

Are You Ready to Save Some Energy? - https://mailchi.mp/9c42300ee07d/musc-green-team-email-april-17333398