The Top 30 Universities That Use the Most Green Energy as a Percentage of Their Total Power Use

Cambridge International’s first ever Global Perspectives survey discovered that many youths are concerned about the future of the planet. Of the more than 11,000 students aged 13 to 19 surveyed, 96% agreed that global issues should be addressed in school, and 39% of U.S. students believe that climate change is the most pressing issue confronting the world today. Additionally, the NextGen Climate Survey by Blue Shield of California found that 83% of Gen Z youth are concerned about the health of the planet. So it’s no wonder that seeking out the most eco-friendly college campuses is a priority for many high school graduates. By choosing the most environmentally friendly universities, students can learn and live in harmony with their beliefs while pursuing innovative ways to protect the planet. This Solar Power Guide infographic can help students choose the top green colleges in the U.S.:

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What Is the Greenest College in America?

There are many different ways to quantify the greenest college in America, but Georgetown University has achieved high marks on many greenest universities charts. In 2017, Georgetown received top honors as the most environmentally sustainable university. The Princeton Review offers a comprehensive perspective on the top green colleges, which weighs factors such as sustainable food sources, waste management and campus recycling, environmental study opportunities, greenhouse gas emissions, sustainability committees and officers, and more.

Here are the top 30 universities that use the most green energy by percentage of total power use:

1. Georgetown University — 127% wind power
2. Carnegie Mellon University — 111% solar and wind power
3. Saint Louis University — 105% wind power
4. University at Buffalo, State University of New York — 102% solar and wind power
5. University of Vermont — 101% biogas, solar, and wind power
6. Columbia University — 100% various sources of green power
7. Boston University — 100% wind power
8. Northeastern University — 100% wind power
9. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville — 100% wind power
10. City Colleges of Chicago — 100% wind power
11. Rochester Institute of Technology — 97% various green power sources
12. Arizona State University — 87% solar and wind power
13. University of North Texas — 74% solar and wind power
14. American University — 74% various green power sources
15. Ohio University — 73% solar and wind power
16. University of Oklahoma — 72% wind power
17. Stanford University — 69% various green power sources
18. University of Maryland — 68% small-hydro, solar, and wind power
19. Oklahoma State University — 67% wind power
20. George Washington University — 57% biomass and solar power
21. Drexel University — 52% solar and wind power
22. University of Utah — 49% geothermal and solar power
23. Northwestern University — 40% solar and wind power
24. Syracuse University — 37% wind power
25. University of Missouri — 32% biomass, solar, and wind power
26. University of California — 30% biogas, biomass, solar, and wind power
27. Temple University — 27% various green power sources
28. University of Virginia — 18% solar power
29. The Ohio State University — 17% wind power
30. University of Minnesota — 16% solar and wind power

If you are passionate about promoting sustainability on campus, study some tips for living green at college before you head off to campus.