AES Ohio to power First Four games with renewable energy

DAYTON — AES Ohio says it will help ensure all practices and games for the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball First Four are powered by renewable energy.

AES Ohio announced Monday that they would be purchasing energy credits and applying them toward incremental energy usage at the University of Dayton Arena facilities for the pre-game events, practices and First Four games.

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Kristina Lund, President and CEO of AES Ohio, said the move was part of the company’s “commitment to accelerating the future of energy,” according to a release.

“We are excited to provide safe, reliable and green options to power the First Four games,” Lund said. “Dayton’s collaborative spirit and basketball unity shines bright, and we are honored to partner with organizers to advance sustainability efforts.”

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The First Four games kick off Tuesday with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Texas Southern, and Indiana vs. Wyoming. Games will conclude Wednesday with Wright State vs. Bryant, and Notre Dame vs. Rutgers.

More information on AES Ohio’s work toward accelerating the future of energy can be found here.

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