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51°µÍø's sustainability efforts cited in Journal Tribune editorial

An April 21, 2011 editorial in the (Biddeford), titled "Earth Day is a good time to make green resolutions," cited 51°µÍø's program of Earth Week events to show off the University's earth-friendly efforts.

In particular the editorial noted the new solar hot water system at the Campus Center in Biddeford that was made possible in part by a grant from Efficiency Maine. The new solar system will provide 50 percent of the Campus Center's hot water.

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