"Green" Energy, It's ALL GREEN...So it's CLEAN!

Public Power's "GREEN" ENERGY - Why Choose "Green" Energy?

Because...

Public Power is now offering 100% "Green" Energy. "Green" programs are helping America become energy independent. Public Power offers 100% Green Energy, whereas our standard rate provides only 20% Green Energy. Customers who enroll with our "Green" Energy program will receive a certificate from Public Power acknowledging their contribution to America's future.

If you had a choice?...

What is "Green" energy?

In the United States, most of our electricity is generated by pollution sources like coal-fired plants, which pollute our environment with millions of tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2).

People can now power their homes a cleaner way; with "Green" Energy, 100% of a home's monthly electric will be generated from alternative renewable energy sources that have a zero imprint on our environment. Green Energy is produced in a way that has less of a negative environmental impact than conventional sources such as the burning of fossil fuels. Examples of Green Energy include solar, wind, geothermal and hydro. The use of Green Energy reduces negative impacts to the environment and decreases harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

We all contribute to the release of harmful greenhouse gases; the good news is that it's not too late to make a difference and reduce the harmful effects of common daily activities such as driving our cars, air travel, and cooling and heating our homes.

A Higher Standard

Public Power is promoting Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) in order to get an increased usage of renewable energy and the development of renewable products. An RPS is a statewide benchmark for the percentage of electricity that must come from green, renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal. Continued development of renewable resources is largely driven by the adoption of these standards. By purchasing our "Green" Energy product you would be helping promote Renewable Portfolio Standards. Public Power is a proud supporter of RPS with our commitment to offer up to 16% renewable energy in all of our markets.

How does "Green" Energy work?

Green Energy is derived from naturally-occurring sources. This energy can be replenished as wind, solar, and hydroelelectric power. To help spread the sale of Green Energy, a system was established that separates Green Energy into separate parts. Green Energy is separated by: the electricity produced by a renewable generator and the renewable "attributes" of that generation. These renewable attributes are sold separately as renewable energy certificates (RECs). One REC is issued for each megawatt-hour (MWh) unit of renewable electricity produced. RECs provide buyers flexibility in procuring green power across a diverse geographical area and in applying the renewable attributes to the electricity use at a facility of choice. Buying RECs helps build a market for renewable electricity and contributes to environmental sustainability. As the global demand for energy increases, Green Energy has become an increasingly important focus around the world, as relying on non-renewable energy sources is an unsustainable practice in the long run.