Dive summary:

• If you had to guess where the greatest commitment to net-zero development would come from, institutions of higher education would be an educated guess and, it appears, a good one.
• In managing campuses whose buildings bear a strong resemblance to corporations' portfolios, at least 665 campuses have said they are trying to achieve net-zero carbon consumption and emissions.
• It's not hard to understand why schools are pursuing the goal – to cut costs, attract the best talent and show leadership, among other reasons.

From the article:

The country’s largest geothermal system is at Ball State University. Washington University in St. Louis built one of the world’s first Living Buildings. ...