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Fall 2004 Newsletter |
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| NC GreenPower celebrates
an important milestone in October as the program marks its first
anniversary as the nation’s first and only statewide, multi-utility
renewable energy program. Officially launched to the public on October
1, 2003, the program has witnessed remarkable success in its short
existence. |
 Members of the NC GreenPower "Green Team" Left to right: Dr. Robert Koger, Sunny Owens, Carl Wilkins, Sharon Gladwell, Vicky McCann, Maggy Inman, Bob Zickefoose, Jeff Brooks |
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| In just 12 months, NC
GreenPower has amassed nearly 6,000 individual participants and
more than two dozen corporate
sponsors and program
affiliates. This success puts NC GreenPower on track with some
of the nation’s leading green power programs. NC GreenPower now has suppliers producing energy for the program and solid first year participation base. But Dr. Koger acknowledges that there is still plenty of room to grow and many people who still need to hear about the program. ”This is a member-driven program that has great potential for future growth,” said Dr. Koger. “Where we go from here is up to the people of North Carolina.” One of the many benefits to everyone involved in the NC GreenPower program is the partnerships that have formed between the many stakeholders who have committed time and resources to make the program successful. NC GreenPower relies heavily on the involvement of utilities, environmental groups, government and civic organizations, and experts throughout the state who have given countless hours to advising and shaping the program into what it is today. NC GreenPower Board of Directors Chairman Bob Goodson credits this partnership of so many diverse groups as one of the program’s greatest strengths. ”I believe all who are involved with this program share a common goal,” said Goodson. “We all want to build a brighter future for our state and all those who live within it. NC GreenPower is providing real benefits that can be shared by all North Carolinians.” As the past year has progressed, NC GreenPower has worked to increase awareness of the program and its benefits to North Carolina energy consumers. Marketing efforts have included radio advertising and programming, magazine and newspaper exposure, public events and speeches, and a statewide, volunteer speakers bureau that is working to carry the positive message of renewable energy to every corner of the Tarheel state. While the October 1 anniversary marks an important celebration in the history of the program, it also marks the start of new challenges for NC GreenPower – challenges that are welcomed by Board Chair Goodson. ”I believe that there are many people in North Carolina who would consider being part of this program if they were to become aware of all its benefits. Each of us who are committed must share our knowledge and enthusiasm about NC GreenPower with someone else. If each of us does that, I believe great things can happen.” |
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update at a glance |
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Program participation Current NC GreenPower subscribers – 5,779 Total monthly NC GreenPower blocks subscribed – 15,158 Annual equivalent blocks subscribed – 181,896 Annual equivalent energy – 18,189,600 kWh Environmental equivalents in reduced emmisions |
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