Green Power Partnership
Partner Profile
| Unity College | |
| Location | Unity, ME |
| Organization Type | Education (Higher) |
| Percentage Green Power | 90.4% |
| Purchasing Third-Party Certified Green Power Product? | No |
| Organization-wide Purchase | Yes |
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| Partner Profile Green power is an important part of Unity College's overall sustainability agenda — both in our educational pursuits, and outside the classroom. As charter signatories to the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, Unity College is developing a plan to reach climate neutrality as soon as possible. The College's commitment to purchasing 100 percent renewable energy from Maine decreases its emissions from purchased electricity and gets it closer to its goal. Additionally, the Unity House, completed in 2008, is a LEED Platinum residence for the college president. The 1,930-square-foot, "net zero carbon" home is expected to produce more electricity than it uses every year, and is complete with a five kilowatt photovoltaic system, solar hot water, and a cold climate heat pump. | |