Green power is a subset of renewable energy and represents those renewable energy resources and technologies that provide the highest environmental benefit. EPA defines green power as
READ MOREBy owning their own system, they are able to self-supply their own green power. Installed prices per watt for solar systems have declined significantly in the past decade, from about $9 per direct current watt (W DC) in 2006 to $4/W DC or below in
READ MOREThe table below summarizes the differing characteristics of green power supply options. Characteristics Supply Option Includes Cost Requires Long-Supports Reduces
READ MOREThe Guide to Purchasing Green Power is an excellent place to start for organizations interested in buying green power. This guide provides information about the green power procurement process, different green power supply options, benefits of green power purchasing, as well as information on how to capture the greatest benefit
READ MOREThe Green Power Supply Options Comparison Table is a user-friendly way to compare the different characteristics of supply options, such as the ease of
READ MORENEW Green Power Supply Options webpages providing concise definitions of the various options in the renewable energy marketplace, including financial PPAs and
READ MOREGreen Power Supply Options Screening Tool. The EPA Green Power Supply Options Screening Tool (XLSM) (1 pg, 124 K) is designed to assist organizations in identifying possible green power supply options that are available to them based on their organizational details as well as federal, state, and utility policies.
READ MOREGreen Power Options. One way you can do your part to reduce your carbon footprint is by switching to green power. Green power consists of electricity produced from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, some forms of biomass, and low-impact small hydroelectric sources. Options to switch to green power are steadily growing, so no matter where you live
READ MOREThis assessment evaluated access to green power supply options, in terms of both the number of consumers and the potential electricity consumption; access is estimated for residential and non-residential consumers across the United States. Appendix A provides details on the methodology used to develop these estimates.
READ MOREThe eligible renewable energy content of utility-based green power products can vary. EPA only recognizes the eligible renewable energy portion of a product toward the usage requirement. EPA recommends that organizations purchase certified and verified green power products as a matter of best practice. as a matter of best practice.
READ MOREThis broad range of supply options allows consumers to select a customized green power procurement approach that best meets their energy and environmental objectives given
READ MOREThe cost of green power can vary widely depending on the supply option you pursue. Market-based supply options such as unbundled RECs or utility
READ MORETo provide important content regarding the US green power market, consumer information pertaining to available green power supply options, and information around the market principles, market practices, and emerging market issues. A locked padlock) or https:// means you''ve safely connected to the .gov website.
READ MOREThis guide provides information about the green power procurement process, different green power supply options, benefits of green power purchasing, as
READ MOREEPA recognizes a variety of supply options in meeting the green power usage requirements. Eligible Organizations The Partnership is open to all organizations with an annual electricity use 100,000 kilowatt-hours or greater operating within the United States, except for sellers, suppliers, or marketers of green power (i.e., "providers").
READ MOREThe guide provides information about the green power procurement process, different green power supply options, benefits of green power purchasing, as
READ MOREGreen Power Procurement Considerations. Green power is available from a variety of suppliers, including utilities, competitive electricity suppliers, renewable energy certificate (REC) marketers, project developers, and nonprofit organizations. Green power products also come in a range of supply options which each have their own set of unique
READ MOREDirect purchase. A procurement option in which the purchasing organization contracts directly with a specific generator to purchase REC-based green power. Physical and
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