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Renewable Energy on College Campuses in the US

by Richard Matthews
August 20, 2013
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College campuses are major consumers of renewable energy making them a vital part of the sustainability revolution taking hold across the US. They are also national leaders in carbon reduction efforts. College campuses are not only using renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, they are also living laboratories that offer a model of sustainability for students, organizations and cities. 

One of the leading sustainability initiatives is the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). This is an intensive partnership among more than 650 colleges and universities. ACUPCC signatories commit to initiating two or more of seven specified tangible action options to reduce greenhouse gases within the two years after their implementation start date.


According to data co-published by the EPA in late 2012, The ACUPCC is the 3rd largest buyer of renewable energy credits (RECs) in the US. As a group, higher education has reduced carbon emissions by 25 percent over the past five years, more than any US industry.

ACUPCC signatories annually produce nearly 300,000,000 kwh of onsite renewables. This includes

  • Solar generates 186,624,743 kwh annually on 214 campuses
  • Wind generates 67,410,374 kwh annually on 57 campuses
  • Biomass generates 30,744,543 kwh annually on 7 campuses
  • Geothermal generates 5,822,474 kwh annually on 16 campuses
  • Fuel cells generates 4,504,800 kwh annually on 4 campuses

College campuses also purchase 1,395,585,534 kwh of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) annually.

Sustainable schools help to develop responsible members of society. These campuses offer the leaders of tomorrow an opportunity to see what renewable energy looks like. This is an experience that they will undoubtedly take with them as they transition into the workforce. It will also help to inform their involvement at the the municipal, state, national and global levels.

© 2013, Richard Matthews. All rights reserved.

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