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The University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems announced that they have entered into an agreement to purchase renewable energy for 15% of their electricity needs. Under a six-month contract with APS Energy Services, UC and CSU will purchase 39,000 MWh and 34,000 MWh, respectively, of renewable energy certificates consisting of wind (86%) and landfill gas (14%) resources. The RECs will be supplied by 3 Phases Energy (now serviced by 3Degrees) under a wholesale agreement with APS Energy Services.
The purchase stems in part from UC's policy on Green Building Design and Clean Energy Standards, which was adopted in July 2003 to increase sustainability system-wide. At CSU, the announcement comes on the heels of a two-year campaign run by university students and Greenpeace to encourage CSU to adopt a comprehensive clean energy and sustainability policy. The university is currently drafting a policy that will include standards for energy conservation, clean energy generation, clean energy purchasing, and sustainable building design.
News Release - CSU and UC Make Largest University Purchase of Clean Energy
News Article - UC, CSU Sign Greener Energy Contract
Contact: Josh Lynch, (415) 297-0572
For more information, visit: http://www.renewcsu.org
APS Energy Services Contact: Jihad Zagul (602) 744-5000.
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