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About NC GreenPower > Program Overview

NC GreenPower is an independent, nonprofit organization established to improve North Carolina’s environment through voluntary contributions toward renewable energy and the mitigation of greenhouse gases. A landmark initiative approved by the N.C. Utilities Commission, NC GreenPower is the first statewide green energy program in the nation supported by all the state’s utilities and administered by Advanced Energy, an independent nonprofit corporation located in Raleigh, N.C.

The goal of NC GreenPower is to supplement the state’s existing power supply with more green energy – electricity generated from renewable energy sources like the sun, wind and organic matter. As of 2008, NC GreenPower also offers carbon offsets to address growing concerns about the impact of greenhouse gases on the environment. The program accepts financial contributions from citizens and businesses to help offset the cost to produce green energy. There is no limit on the number of $4 blocks an individual, organization or business can purchase.

Renewable Energy product:

1. A typical contribution of just $4 per month adds one block of 100 kilowatt-hours of green energy to North Carolina’s power supply.
2. Large-volume users – usually from the corporate sector – may contribute towards 100 or more blocks per month at a rate of $2.50 per block with a different energy mix.

Carbon Offset product:

1. A $4 monthly contribution will mitigate 1,000 pounds* of carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide equivalent (greenhouse gas emissions).

          *Increase from 500 pounds as of August 1, 2011 due to market changes

Brokered Bid product:

• The Brokered Bids option provides customers interested in annually spending $15,000 or more on renewable energy credits or carbon offsets with a more competitive North Carolina option.  NC GreenPower accepts bids for renewable energy credits on a continual basis. When available, NC GreenPower offers them to customers meeting the minimum spending requirement.

This overview will provide you with more information about the program, its benefits and how to make the most of NC GreenPower.

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