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Campaigns for Sustainable Energy
U of U Program
In 2005, students at the University of Utah (ASUU) established a fund that allows 10% of the University's electricity to be purchased from wind-generated sources. This fund covers the small incremental cost required to displace coal-generated electricity with electricity from new wind farms and already makes the University the largest purchaser of renewable electricity in the region. Because the new wind electricity is delivered to the grid, rather than specifically to the University, there is no alteration in the reliability or delivery of electricity. Importantly, the program is rigorously accounted by certification through Green-e.
The wind energy fund established by ASUU has now been opened for additional participation by University faculty, researchers, staff, students and friends. Because of the large scale of this program, the cost ($3/mwh) is very low compared to the many other similar programs throughout the nation. In fact the cost per mhw of wind electricity is more than six times cheaper than typical schemes. Furthermore, because donations are made to the University, contributions are tax deductible.
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