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51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . The program aims to increase the use of green power among organizations in the United States as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with conventional electricity use. 

Currently, 15% of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s electricity comes from renewables. The University’s green power usage is equal to the electric power used by approximately 3,000 typical American homes.

In accord with the goals of the , the University aims to produce or procure 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

its intent to purchase 100% of the hydropower produced by a proposed hydroelectric plant to be built on the Allegheny River at the existing Allegheny Lock and Dam No. 2, just below the Highland Park Bridge. This is the University’s largest-ever commitment to renewable power.

The hydropower facility, which is expected to begin commercial operation in 2022, will generate enough electricity to supply 25% of the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh campus’ electricity needs.