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NEW YORK, March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Selections have been made, the bracket is set and the NCAA tournament is upon us. While you cheer for your teams during March Madness, Juice Energy Inc. wants you to keep in mind that some of the leading conferences have begun tackling their impact on the environment by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, investing in renewable energy and launching green initiatives. Juice (www.aboutjuice.com)-a revolutionary electricity supply company-is highlighting environmental initiatives at participating conferences and schools.
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1) The ACC is a perennial powerhouse in March, but is also recognized for
its environmental initiatives. Duke, a number 2 seed, is the 5th
largest university purchaser of green power, buying renewables equal to
31% of total consumption. Duke's cross-town rival, UNC, has committed
to making its new campus, Carolina North, carbon neutral through the
use of alternative energy and LEED building guidelines. Clemson
received high marks in the Sustainable Endowments Institute's 2008
Sustainability Report Card for its green building policy that requires
all new facilities over 5,000 square feet to achieve LEED Silver
certification. The University of Miami is doing its part by conducting
a university-wide greenhouse gas emissions inventory and launching a
program to use soy-based biodiesel to fuel half of its campus buses.
2) The Big East is represented by the most teams--seven--all with
significant environmental commitments. Georgetown has a 300 kilowatt
solar installation that represents the longest running project of its
scale in the country. UConn is home to the first LEED-certified NCAA
athletic facility, the football complex and training center. Both
Louisville and Marquette have reduced GHG emissions by improving energy
efficiency, saving $150,000 and $350,000 per year, respectively. Notre
Dame reduced GHG emissions by 69,000 tons through efficiency