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4 FAQs about Georgetown energy storage power purchase

Does Georgetown University have a solar energy plan?

Through a 15-year power purchase agreement, the university has pledged to purchase 100,000 megawatt-hours of electricity annually from these solar plants. This commitment not only helps Georgetown University reduce its carbon footprint but also demonstrates its support for renewable energy sources.

How does Georgetown buy solar energy?

Georgetown will purchase the energy from the solar facilities without the associated RECs, and through a second financial transaction, purchase Green-e certified RECs through a broker for an equivalent amount of power for the first five of the 15-year agreement.

Does Georgetown have a power purchase agreement?

Two-thirds of the university's electricity needs will be provided through a new recently approved Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The 15-year agreement allows Georgetown to annually buy 100,000 megawatt-hours of electricity from 11 existing solar plants.

Does Georgetown University have a solar farm?

Georgetown University has taken a significant step towards sustainability by collaborating with several solar farms along the East Coast. Through a 15-year power purchase agreement, the university has pledged to purchase 100,000 megawatt-hours of electricity annually from these solar plants.

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