Western Washington University
Following a competitive process in which providers were reviewed for their environmental merit, Western Washington University chose EarthEra renewable energy products for their green power needs. Using a methodology developed by economics professor Dan Hagen, students, faculty and staff analyzed various companies and products. The decision to use EarthEra was "unanimous," according to Rose Woofenden, President of Students for Renewable Energy at WWU.
"The winning proposal yielded the best 'bang for the buck,' combining a very high level of environmental benefits – particularly in terms of anticipated reductions in CO2 emissions" said Ron Bailey, an operations manager at WWU.
From a commitment to green energy and waste reduction to environmental courses, WWU incorporates sustainability into many areas of campus operations and academics. For a number of years, WWU has played a leading role nationally in the purchase of renewable energy. Following student approval of a fee that funds the purchase of 100-percent renewable energy, Western was recognized by the EPA as one of the nation's Top 25 Green Power Partners in 2005. Since that time, many other universities have followed Western's lead and committed themselves to support renewable energy through the purchase of renewable energy certificates.
Choosing EarthEra demonstrates Western's continuing commitment to provide leadership in this area by developing and applying a method for improving the effectiveness of the University's green power purchases. The EarthEra purchase was paid for through Western's $7 Renewable Green Energy Student Fee.
Learn more about WWU’s leadership in sustainability