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Harvard Will Purchase Power from Two Renewable Energy Projects Through Climate Consortium

Harvard announced that it will help finance two utility-scale renewable energy projects through the Consortium for Climate Solutions, an agreement with institutions including MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital.

The consortium which also includes Tufts University, the city of Cambridge, several hospitals, and Boston-area nonprofits will support the two sites, located in Texas and North Dakota, through a pair of virtual power purchase agreements.Under the agreements, the consortium will purchase all power generated by the facilities, but the energy will be distributed locally rather than transmitted to Massachusetts.

The virtual power purchase agreements will help Harvard move toward becoming fossil fuel-neutral by 2026, a goal first announced by then-Harvard President Drew M. Faust in 2018. Fossil fuel neutrality unlike going fossil fuel-free, which Harvard plans to do by 2050 — involves offsetting existing carbon emissions rather than stopping all fossil fuel usage.

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2024/11/26/climate-consortium-power/



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  • Tabitha Kimani

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    It's a good move. Harvard is working towards achieving their targets.

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    • Peter Karanga

      16 w

      It’s inspiring to see such impactful efforts towards a greener future! 🌍

      • Videlis Eddie

        16 w

        This is amazing it will definitely encourage renewable energy hence curbing Fossil fuels use

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        • Gorffly mokua

          16 w

          Great news! Harvard's commitment to renewable energy projects through the Climate Consortium showcases leadership in sustainability and collaborative action towards a greener future.

          • Videlis Eddie

            16 w

            @gorffly_mokua i agree... This is evident that Harvard is committed to pushing the agenda of renewable energy and leading as an example

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            • Rashid Kamau

              16 w

              By purchasing power from renewable energy projects, the university is making substantial progress toward reducing its carbon footprint.

              • Videlis Eddie

                16 w

                @rashid_kamau i agree... This will help the institution cut on its use of fossil fuels hence reducing its carbon footprint

              • Jane Wangui

                16 w

                This is quite a significant step that will help bring about the kind of change that we all desire..

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                • Videlis Eddie

                  16 w

                  @jane_wangui i agree and i hope other institutions follow these examples as it will help reduce their carbon footprint

                • Annett Michuki..

                  16 w

                  This is a great move that is promoting environmental sustainability

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                  • Gorffly mokua

                    16 w

                    @annett_michuki 💚💚

                    • Videlis Eddie

                      16 w

                      @annett_michuki absolutely... This will encourage sustainability

                    • walter lungayi

                      16 w

                      This is a great move and highlights the importance of institutions taking active roles in addressing climate challenges by supporting clean energy initiatives and reducing their carbon footprints.

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                      • Videlis Eddie

                        16 w

                        @walter_lungayi agreed... It will help the institution achieve its climate goals and targets

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