The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to purchase more than 22 million kilowatt-hours of solar and wind renewable energy certificates (RECs), matching 100% of their electricity demand for two years. As part of the purchase, the team will acquire a share of …
According to a report by Forest Trends' Ecosystem Marketplace , wind projects gained in prominence for purchasers of carbon offsets in 2011. Roughly 45% of all 2011 transacted carbon offsets came from renewable energy projects, and approximately two- …
NIPSCO has filed an application with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to offer a pilot program that would allow the utility's customers to voluntarily purchase renewable energy (wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and hydroelectric). Customers …
Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) has announced that Marin Energy Authority's Deep Green 100% renewable energy product is now certified by Green-e� Energy . The Marin Energy Authority is a not-for-profit public agency that oversees the Marin …
A 100-year old private school, Lawrenceville School , in Lawrenceville, N.J. installed a 6.1 megawatt ground-mounted system on 30 acres of school-owned farm land. The system features 24,934 SolarWorld solar panels, manufactured at the company's U.S. …
Green Mountain Energy is now offering its green power products for residents of Rockland and Westchester counties, located in New York. Green Mountain Energy recently began offering its green power products to the residents of the City of White Plains , …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new edition of the Emissions and Generation Integrated Resource Database (eGRID), which now contains 2009 data. eGRID is a comprehensive source of data on the environmental characteristics of almost …
The City of Evanston , Illinois selected Constellation Energy to be the city's community choice aggregation (CCA) electricity provider. In response to the recently approved CCA referendum , which was supported by 73 percent of Evanston voters, the …
The Arizona State Legislature passed (SB1229) Senate Bill 1229 , exempting the sale or use of renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Arizona's transaction privilege tax, which is similar to a sales tax. SB1229 exempts the sale of RECs from …
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) and 3Degrees announced the launch of Maine Green Power, a new state-wide voluntary green power program, which gives residents and businesses the opportunity to purchase locally produced renewable energy from …
The City of Cincinnati , Ohio announced the launch of its community choice aggregation (CCA) program, which will provide a 100 percent green electricity option for the city's eligible residents and small businesses. Percentage of income payment plan …
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) is seeking approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to offer a new green power program to begin in early 2013. PG&E will purchase renewable energy certificates to match the portion of each …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its updated National Top 50 Green Power Partnership rankings, which recognize leading organizations for their voluntary green power efforts. Microsoft and McDonald's , who joined the EPA Green …
The Michigan State University (MSU) Board of Trustees voted to adopt the university's Energy Transition Plan, which requires the campus to acquire 40 percent of its energy use from renewable sources by 2030, with the ultimate goal to be eventually …
Clean Currents announced the launch of its Green Passport D.C. promotional campaign, which runs from April 3rd through May 6th. The Green Passport D.C. contest combines social media with in-person activities to promote Washington D.C. area businesses that …
Austin Energy , located in Austin Texas, now has 100 public-access charging stations in the Plug-in EVerywhere network for plug-in electric vehicles, all powered by 100% renewable energy. The 100 electric vehicle charging stations are located at Austin …
Lowe's increased its annual green power purchasing by 34 percent, according to the company's 2011 Social Responsibility Report . Lowe's purchased more than 148 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of renewable energy in 2011, compared to 111 million …
Wellesley , Massachusetts residents and businesses are voluntarily supporting renewable energy. The town has achieved a 10 percent green power participation rate through Wellesley's Renewable Energy Program . Wellesley Municipal Light Plant customers …
Native Energy and twenty-five organizations are collaborating to help build the 3.2 megawatt (MW) Iowa Farms Wind Project . Through the purchase of Native Energy's Help Build carbon offsets, the companies provide upfront funding for construction and …
More than 100 community and religious groups in the Washington D.C. area have joined forces to reduce their electricity costs and increase renewable energy usage, through group electricity purchasing. The community power efforts were organized by …
