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July 12, 2011 for Immediate Release

One Hundred Percent of AUNE Campus Joins Efficiency Effort

Efforts save tons of CO2 and thousands in energy bills

(Keene, NH) -- The Sustainability and Social Justice Committee at Antioch University New England (AUNE) announced that AUNE has reached participation from 100 percent of the campus in its Green Guru initiative on workspace energy efficiency.

The results show in the energy savings AUNE has realized: a 34 percent cumulative reduction in electricity used during fiscal years 2007-2010 over our fiscal year 2006 peak electricity usage. This translates into 186 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions avoided and an estimated savings of $35,371 in electricity bills.

AUNE launched the one-to-one, outreach initiative a few years ago as part of the Carbon Counts: You Can Too campaign aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2020. Since then, AUNE's three successive Green Gurus — Aric Brown, Rachel Thompson and, now, Rachel Brett—have met with individual AUNE employees. They have shared energy- saving tips and gathered ideas on how AUNE can better achieve its goal of a more sustainable institution.

About Antioch University New England (AUNE)
Antioch University New England offers highly respected doctoral, master’s and certificate programs in education, environmental studies, management and psychology. Located in Keene, New Hampshire, this unique institution serves a thousand students each year. Our graduates have gone on to be leaders of positive change, working toward a more just and sustainable society. Founded in 1964, Antioch University New England is the oldest of Antioch University’s graduate campuses. Learn more at: www.antiochne.edu

About Antioch University
Antioch University serves more than 4,000 adult students around the world and across the country, online and at its five campuses in four states. Each campus offers degree programs that meet—and often anticipate—the pressing needs of its region and the wider world. The University is also home to the landmark PhD in Leadership and Change; Antioch Education Abroad, an exceptional opportunity of immersive service and study programs; and WYSO, a leading public radio affiliate and an essential source of global news and opinion.

Antioch University is a nonprofit private 501(c) (3) organization and member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information, visit www.antioch.edu.

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