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Wind and sun. Plants and water. There are a number of resources that are automatically
replenished by nature and can be used to generate power. These sources, known as
renewable energy, are designed to help sustain the environment, but require our
investment to reach their potential.
Help Power the Growth of Renewable Energy
Buying renewable energy benefits both the environment and your organization.
Environmental Benefits
- Cleaner air. Renewable energy offsets carbon dioxide and other emissions from conventional
power plants
- Support for the conservation of non-renewable fossil fuels - oil, coal and natural
gas
- Improves energy diversity, independence and sustainability
Benefits to Your Organization
- Support for your business' social and regulatory goals
- Environmental leadership positioning
- Enhanced employee morale
Invest in Renewable Energy
Your organization can play an important role in supporting renewable energy by purchasing
green products like Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from Hess.
When you buy a REC, you are investing in the future development of renewable energy
sources, and making a commitment to support greener sources of power. The purchase
of renewable energy is completely voluntary and does not affect your electricity
service in any way.
RECs enable you to support renewable energy
A REC represents the property rights to the environmental benefits derived from
electricity generated by renewable sources. By purchasing a REC, you are increasing
the amount of renewable energy supplied to the power grid. The chart below illustrates
this process:
The Green-e Program certifies that the renewable energy you purchase meets strict
environmental and consumer protections standards established by the non-profit Center
for Resource Solutions.
EPA Green Partnership
Your organization’s green power purchase can range from 1% to 100% of its electricity
usage. If your contribution falls within the requirements listed below, you will
qualify for the Green Power Partnership, offered by the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
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Your Organization's Baseload |
EPA's GPP Program Requirements |
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If your annual electricity use in kilowatt-hours is... |
Minimum Green power purchase within one year of joining the GPP |
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100,000,001 kWh or more |
2% of your annual usage |
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10,000,001 - 100,000,000 kWh |
3% of your annual usage |
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1,000,001 - 10,000,000 kWh |
6% of your annual usage |
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1,000,000 kWh |
10% of your annual usage |
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