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Fall/Winter 2007 Newsletter

In this issue:

NC GreenPower website showcases new features 

There’s some exciting things happening at the NC GreenPower website. From new tools to expanded information resources to improved navigation, the NC GreenPower website is now better than ever. Check out these exciting new features:

• Easy site access through new drop down menus
• Offset your carbon footprint with new auto emissions offsets
• Green power your next conference or event
• Enhanced homepage with program updates
• Sustainability tips in the Conservation Corner
• Recognition of our 100% offset sponsors
• Flexible one-time and 12-month billing options

Many of our website enhancements are the result of ideas and comments from our subscribers. We encourage your input as we continually work to make your online experience better. Ours is an evolving website and new features are added all the time. So be sure to visit www.ncgreenpower.org frequently to explore the many exciting aspects of NC GreenPower.

Growing Green - NC GreenPower continues success in 2007

As 2007 draws to a close, NC GreenPower reports another year of new subscribers, expanded generation and increased growth for North Carolina's home-grown renewable energy program. The past year saw growth in every aspect of the program. This growth comes amidst a dramatic increase in program awareness outreach statewide.

In addition to an increase in visibility for NC GreenPower, the addition of a full-time business development manager in late 2006 has resulted in a significant increase in the number of participating corporate sponsors. Large volume purchasers, such as small and large business, as well as government and industry, help to make possible major additions of renewable energy projects to the state's energy supply.

Here is a summary of some of the major achievements of 2007:

• 12,590 residential and small business customers - 28.4% increase from previous year
• Increased large-volume corporate green power sales 136%
• Increased green energy purchases by nearly 40%
• Added 64 new renewable energy generators statewide
• Expanded website traffic 100% over 2006
• NC GreenPower now offered to customers in 44 electric utilities

As NC GreenPower continues to grow, it still relies heavily on the testimonials and word of mouth of it's more than 12,000 participants statewide. Help us to share the news about the exciting things happening with renewable energy in North Carolina. Tell someone about NC GreenPower today and make our state even greener!

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As of October 2007

Program participation
Current NC GreenPower subscribers – 12,609
Total monthly NC GreenPower blocks subscribed –27,148
Annual equivalent blocks subscribed – 325,776
Annual equivalent energy – 32,577,600 kWh

Program producers
Solar photovoltaic (PV) - 96
Wind - 3
Landfill methane gas - 2
Small hydroelectric - 2 representing multiple sites
Biomass - 1 (wood waste)
Total producers - 104

Current NC GreenPower generators

Environmental offsets
The amount of coal consumed annually to produce this equivalent amount of energy - 26,387,856 lbs.

The generation of this amount of renewable energy will annually offset:

67,790,402 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Energy equivalents
This annual offset of CO₂ emissions is environmentally equivalent to:

5,214,646 trees planted OR
82,524,680 miles not driven OR 2,008,101 days not driven