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NC GreenPower ProgramOriginated from recommendation from NC Study Commission on restructuring.First green power program developed by key stakeholders and made available on a statewide basisInvolves IOUs, electric cooperatives and municipalities
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SOURCE - http://www.pewclimate.org/what_s_being_done/in_the_states/rps.cfm
NC GreenPower ProgramVoluntary and tax-deductibleElectricity generated from renewable sources by independent power producersEnergy Produced in North Carolina for North CaroliniansCarbon Offset Program added October 2008Eligible for a LEED point; Green-E certifiable
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Sources of NC Electricity Today
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North Carolina possesses no large amounts of indigenous fossil fuel resources.
North Carolina’s electricity consumption is among the highest in the nation.
North Carolina produces more than 126 million megawatt-hours per year. Source: EIA State Energy Profiles
Balance your impact on the environment.
Renewable energy supports cleaner electricityCarbon offsets mitigate greenhouse gases.Live greener all the way around by increasing your energy conservation.
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Why Support Renewable Energy?Improve regional air and water qualityRenewable energy will not run out – ever. Provides local jobs and economic benefits.Reduces dependence on fuel sources from other states and countries.Reduces the amount of traditional fossil fuel powered electricity generation
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Sources of Renewable Energy
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Raleigh
Asheville Nags Head
Haw River
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NC GreenPower GeneratorsWind – 7Landfill methane gas – 2Biomass – clean wood waste – 1Small hydroelectric – 2 Solar photovoltaic (PV) – 230Total active generators – 242
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Balance your impact on the environment.
Renewable energy supports cleaner electricityCarbon offsets mitigate greenhouse gases.Live greener all the way around by increasing your energy conservation.
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NC GreenPower Carbon OffsetsNew Product – October 2008Support projects that mitigate greenhouse gases“Carbon offsetting is the act of mitigating (offsetting) greenhouse gas emissions.”“Example is the purchase of carbon offsets to compensate for the greenhouse gas emissions” caused by human activity such as driving, air travel and industrial processes.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/carbon_offset
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Sources of Carbon Offsets
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Methane Collection and Combustion
from farm animals, landfills or other industrial waste
Tree Planting Reforestation and avoiding deforestation
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/carbon_offset
Why Add a Carbon Product?Utilities interested in offering a carbon offset product and looking for a partnerFurthers our mission to improve the environment in NC - offsetting travel and eventsNC market demand currently being met by other organizations outside NCGive North Carolinians another optionFits easily into program structure
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Slide Source: KRIS CORACINI, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
NC GreenPower Options
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Renewable Energy Product– $4 per block of 100 kWh– Large volume users: 100 or
more blocks per month at $2.50 per 100 kWh block
Carbon Offset Product– $4 will mitigate 500 lbs of
carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide equivalent
Brokered Bids– Customers interested in
annually spending $15,000 or more on renewable energy or carbon offsets
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Two Products, One Easy Way to Participate
You are making a difference!
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Each $4 block of Renewable Energy subscribed monthly will annually offset:
• 30 days of traditional energy
• 972 lbs. of coal that would have been required to produce the same energy.
That’s equivalent to planting 192 trees!
You are making a difference!
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Each $4 block of Carbon Offsetsubscribed monthly will annually offset:
• About 8,500 miles of driving
• 6,000 lbs of CO2 or the approximateemissions from a roundtrip flight to Japan.
That’s equivalent to planting 461 trees!
Balance your impact on the environment.
Renewable energy supports cleaner electricityCarbon offsets mitigate greenhouse gases.Live greener all the way around by increasing your energy conservation.
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Start the change today!Use Compact Fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)Buy Energy Star appliancesConsider an energy audit serviceUse energy and resources more wisely!Buy green power and carbon offsetsGreen up your events through NC GreenPower
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What can NC GreenPower do for you?Purchases of NCGP Renewable Energy are eligible for a LEED point; Green-E certifiableCorporate sponsorships can help with your organization’s commitment to sustainabilityNC GreenPower is the ultimate in “buying local”Green power generators receive a subsidy from NC GreenPower for producing to our program
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City of Gastonia – Corporate SponsorDonates to NC GreenPower annuallyPurchases enough green power through a tax-deductable donation to offset City HallReceives recognition from NC GreenPower as well as additional marketing benefits
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Optima Engineering – Corporate Sponsor
Donates to NC GreenPower annuallyProduces green power on our program as a solar generatorReceives a subsidy to cover a portion of their costs
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NC GreenPower Resourceswww.ncgreenpower.orgwww.DSIREUSA.orgwww.energync.netwww.ncgreenpower.org/conservation
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Katie Shepherd – Marketing & Communications Manager
kshepherd@ncgreenpower.org
909 Capability Drive, Suite 2100Raleigh, NC 27606
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