Third year in a row: Clemson-Carolina rivalry game to be Santee Cooper Green-Powered
November 14, 2012
MONCKS CORNER, SC – November 14, 2012 – Whether they chantC-L-E-M-S-O-N or GAME-COCK, fans at this year’s Clemson-Carolina rivalrygame will be able to chant one cheer together: G-R-E-E-N.
That’sbecause for the third year in a row, the famed University of SouthCarolina and Clemson University football game will be powered by 100percent Santee Cooper Green Power.
Clemson University has againteamed up with Santee Cooper and Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative toensure that all the electricity needs of the Nov. 24 football game atMemorial Stadium will be met with Green Power. Santee Cooper produces 28megawatts of Green Power from clean, renewable, South Carolinaresources, including landfill biogas, solar and wind power.
“Clemsonis proud to continue the tradition we began by hosting this game, whichputs a spotlight on green power,” said Clemson President Jim Barker. “It is a public expression of our University commitment to innovationand a sustainable energy future.”
“Renewables such asbio-fuels, wind, and solar have a place in our energy future. We areproud to bring attention to the importance of sustainable options atthis event,” said Charles E. Dalton, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperativepresident and CEO.
“These two schools sport spirited rivalries,but they are united in their efforts to promote sustainability,” saidLonnie Carter, president and CEO of Santee Cooper. “USC powered thisgame with Green Power at Williams-Brice Stadium last year, and Clemsonstarted off this green tradition in 2010. I cheer their commitment toleading by example, and note that all revenues from this and all SanteeCooper Green Power sales are reinvested in developing new renewableenergy for South Carolina.”
Located in the foothills of theBlue Ridge mountains and surrounded by a lake and its own forest,Clemson University — one of South Carolina’s land-grant andhighest-ranked public institutions — is committed to academicexcellence, public service, economic development and innovativeresearch, with students at the heart of it all.
About Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative
BlueRidge Electric Cooperative is one of more than 700 Touchstone EnergyCooperatives across America. Touchstone Energy co-ops serve members withan emphasis on core values including integrity, accountability,innovation and commitment to community. Learn more about the CooperativePrinciples at CoopMonth.coop.
About Santee Cooper
SanteeCooper is South Carolina’s state-owned electric and water utility, andthe state’s largest power producer. The ultimate source of electricityfor 2 million South Carolinians, Santee Cooper is dedicated to being thestate’s leading resource for improving the quality of life for thepeople of South Carolina. For more information, visit www.santeecooper.com.
