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Patrice Quintero talks about Renewable Energy Certificates

Looking for a low-cost way to help protect the environment and support renewable energy projects?

For less than the cost of a latté, you can support renewable energy projects throughout the U.S. It's a smart decision today and an investment for our future.

Which level best suits you?

Residential customers:

  • Global Guardian: 1,000 kWh (10 blocks) per month - enough to offset up to 100% of the electricity used in a large house. Price per month: $3.40.
  • Planet Protector: 600 kWh (six blocks) per month - enough to offset up to 100% of the electricity used in an average house. Price per month: $2.04.
  • Climate Conservationist: 400 kWh (four blocks) per month - enough to offset up to 100% of the electricity used in a small house or apartment. Price per month: $1.36.

Industrial and commercial customers:

  • Global Guardian: 400,000 kWh (4,000 blocks) per month - enough to offset up to 100% of the electricity used in a large industrial plant. Price per month: $1,360.
  • Planet Protector: 100,000 kWh (1,000 blocks) per month - enough to offset up to 100% of the electricity used in a large commercial business. Price per month: $340.
  • Climate Conservationist: 6,000 kWh (60 blocks) per month - enough to offset up to 100% of the electricity used in a small business. Price per month: $20.40.

Measure your footprint

Find out where you stand by using the Environmental Protection Agency's carbon calculator. It only takes a few minutes to complete.

Sign up today
Call 448-4800 to have Renewable Energy Certificates added to your monthly utilities bill.

Learn more
Read answers to frequently-asked RECs questions.

 

 
 
 
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