Reference Guide - Indian River County
Reference Guide - Indian River County
Reference Guide - Indian River County
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F - Energy Utility<br />
Lead by Example<br />
Credit 1: Reduce green house gas emissions through renewable energy and energy<br />
efficiency.<br />
ACTIVITY:<br />
a) Offer green power. (1 points)<br />
b) Certify renewable electricity products under Center for Resource Solutions. (1 points)<br />
c) Voluntary funding of green power through customer billing. (1 points)<br />
d) Become an Energy Star ally. (1 points)<br />
APPROACH:<br />
Acquire green power generation capability and offer to interested customers. Additional points<br />
available for certification of green power under Center for Resource Solutions’ Green-E<br />
program. If in pursuit of green power capability, points are available for allowing customers to<br />
voluntarily fund efforts through bill donations. Points are also available for promoting energy<br />
efficiency on the demand side by becoming a US EPA Energy Star ally.<br />
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:<br />
a) Describe green power generation capacity and any cost difference to consumers compared to<br />
standard generation.<br />
b) Submit proof of participation in Green-E program.<br />
c) Describe elements of consumer funding effort to acquire future green power.<br />
d) Copy of EPA Energy Star ally application.<br />
BENEFIT:<br />
Many customers desire green power as an alternative to conventional power generation. Many<br />
are willing to contribute to the effort through monetary donations, or increased rates. Becoming<br />
an Energy Star ally shows the utility’s commitment to reducing green house gas emissions.<br />
RESOURCES:<br />
Gainesville Regional Utilities Green Energy<br />
http://www.gru.com/OurEnvironment/GreenEnergy/gruGreen.jsp<br />
Jacksonville JEA Clean Power<br />
http://www.jea.com/community/cleanpower.asp<br />
Green-E Renewable Energy Certification Program<br />
http://www.green-e.org/ipp/ipp_index.html<br />
New Symrna Beach Utilities Commission Green Pricing Program<br />
http://www.ucnsb.net/electric/solar.shtml<br />
Energy Star ally information for Utilities<br />
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=join.reps_agree<br />
Florida Green Local Government Standard – Copyright Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. 2004, 2005 R23
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