Renewable energy
In August 2008, the University increased the proportion of its electricity sourced from "Green Source" renewable sources from 30% to 47%.
In the long term, the University would like to produce more renewable energy itself. A ground source heat pump has already been installed at the new museum on The Scores (MUSA), along with solar PV (photovoltaic) panels to provide electricity.
The University has also commissioned a study to look at the possibility of installing a biomass boiler at the North Haugh
Following on from a report by the Carbon Trust, the University of St Andrews has also begun informal consultation about the possibility of developing a wind power resource at Kenly Farm, to the south-east of St Andrews.