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Green PowerAgencies can purchase renewable power or renewable energy certificates ("green tags") from a utility or other organization. These certificates can be good choices for facilities where on-site projects are cost prohibitive to construct or utility budgets are too limited to afford high green power price premiums. Using renewable sources for a percentage of a facility’s energy requirements can help an agency meet its federal renewable energy goal. There are three different methods for purchasing renewable power:
For more information, read the Guide to Purchasing Green Power (PDF 1 MB; 50 pp). Federal agencies that purchase renewable power may be eligible to join the EPA Green Power Partnership (GPP), a voluntary program designed to reduce the environmental impact of electricity generation by promoting renewable energy. FEMP can help agencies determine the best renewable power purchase option in an area and provide agencies with Green Power Partnership requirements and application procedures. Contact a GSA Energy Center of Expertise associate, DOE Regional Office FEMP representative, the FEMP Renewable Purchasing Experts listed under contacts, or a local utility to find out more about these options.
Last Reviewed 6/6/2008
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