The National Teachers College (NTC) said it is taking another pioneering step towards a sustainable future by transitioning to 100-percent renewable energy.
It said it signed a strategic partnership with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions for the shift.
“We are incredibly proud to partner with NTC in their journey towards a greener future. This collaboration serves as a powerful testament to the growing commitment of educational institutions to environmental responsibility. ACEN RES is firmly dedicated to empowering organizations like NTC with clean and sustainable energy solutions,” said ACEN president and chief executive Eric Francia.
NTC said the shift to renewable energy was facilitated by the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP), a government initiative empowering qualified power consumers to purchase electricity directly from licensed renewable energy suppliers like ACEN RES.
The program fosters greater competition and often leads to more cost-effective energy procurement compared to traditional distribution utilities.
“At NTC, we believe that fostering environmental consciousness begins at home,” said NTC president Alfredo Ayala.
“By embracing renewable energy, we not only set a positive example for future generations of educators, but also demonstrate our commitment to build a more sustainable tomorrow,” he said.
ACEN RES awarded to the college the “Powered by Renewable Energy” badge in recognition of its decision to go 100-percent renewables. This makes NTC the first academic institution to receive the recognition.
ACEN senior vice president for market transformation Tony Valdez said a part of the company’s mission is to encourage more businesses to be sustainable.
“We believe that transitioning to renewable energy is a quick win for companies aspiring to accelerate their sustainability journey because power is among the primary drivers of cost and carbon emissions across industries,” said Valdez.
