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Published: September 11, 2008
Wind to fully power OU campus by 2013
By Susan Simpson
NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma plans to buy all electricity for the Norman campus from wind power generated by Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. , OU President David Boren said Wednesday.

OU now uses about 10 percent wind power but plans to completely convert by 2013. Boren said the switch will cost about $60,000 in initial surcharges, but the university could end up breaking even or making a profit by sellin...

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