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University of California makes largest renewable energy commitment to date in support of campus decarbonization
Image: PixabayOfficial Press Release University of California:
Major wind power project to boost clean energy use across every UC campus
In a move to step-up its clean energy goals, the University of California signed its first-ever wind energy contract, the largest renewable energy commitment by the University to date in support of campus decarbonization.
The contract with SunZia Wind, developed by Pattern Energy, is a 3,500 MW wind project in New Mexico that will deliver electricity to California with help from a to-be-constructed 550-mile transmission line. The expected electricity generation from UC’s 85 MW portion of SunZia is equivalent to the total annual electricity consumption of UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside and UC Merced combined. “This wind contract represents another milestone achievement for the University of California. Eight years ago, we signed our first... ... More: Official Press Release University of California
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