NC GreenPower presentation for civic groups

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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

Copyright © 2009, NC GreenPower Corporation. All rights reserved.

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


Sources of NC Electricity Today


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.


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


Sources of Renewable Energy


Raleigh

Asheville Nags Head

Haw River

NC GreenPower GeneratorsWind – 7Landfill methane gas – 2Biomass – clean wood waste – 1Small hydroelectric – 2 Solar photovoltaic (PV) – 230Total active generators – 242


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


Sources of Carbon Offsets


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


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


Two Products, One Easy Way to Participate

You are making a difference!


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!


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!

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


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


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


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


NC GreenPower Resourceswww.ncgreenpower.orgwww.DSIREUSA.orgwww.energync.netwww.ncgreenpower.org/conservation


http://www.ncgreenpower.org/

http://www.dsireusa.org/

http://www.energync.net/

http://www.ncgreenpower.org/conservation

Katie Shepherd – Marketing & Communications Manager

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909 Capability Drive, Suite 2100Raleigh, NC 27606

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