Sustainability is...

Balancing society, economy, and the environment so thatthe needs of the present are met without compromising theneeds of future generations of people and ecosystems.

The Office of Sustainability is committed to establishing the U as a leader in working towards a more sustainable future. Our vision is to create a culture of sustainability shared by campus and the surrounding communities. We are building upon the values of our University’s mission to facilitate active and responsible citizenship in the realms of human health, environmental stewardship, economic progress, and social responsibility.

Renewable Energy Purchasing

windpower programs

Why buy clean renewable energy? Because by purchasing from sources such as windpower, you avoid supporting the production of harmful byproducts of coal-generated electricity.  These include high carbon emissions that drive global climate change and other toxins including mercury pollution that releases 48 tons of mercury each year in the US.

 

windpower

Campaigns for Sustainable Energy U of U Program

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. Donations are made to the University so contributions are tax deductible.

 

 

blue sky program

Rocky Mountain Power Blue Sky Program

Utah Power residents and businesses can purchase new wind power through the Blue Sky program that provides clean, renewable wind energy in 100 kilowatt-hour (kwh) increments, called blocks, for just $1.95 per block per month. Each 100 kwh block represents about 10 percent of the average customer’s monthly electricity usage.

 

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