Partner Profile

Northwestern University
Location	Evanston, IL
Organization Type	Education (Higher)
Percentage Green Power	20%
Purchasing Third-Party Certified Green Power Product?	Yes
Organization-wide Purchase	Yes
Environmental Web Page
Partner Profile Northwestern University joined the EPA Green Power Partnership in 2006 by purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs) to cover a significant portion of the campus' power needs. The University's purchase of 40 million kWh ranks among the largest college and university purchases in the nation. Northwestern decided to purchase clean, renewable power to further its commitment to environmental sustainability.