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Natural gas. A natural fit. Viridian Energy has added another offering to our suite of energy products. Customers can now choose affordable, green electricity or safe and reliable natural gas for their home or business. A clean solution. Natural gas is the cleanest burning of all fossil fuels. The combustion of natural gas emits nearly half the carbon dioxide than the combustion of coal, and approximately a third of the carbon dioxide of oil. Natural gas also has fewer impurities than both coal and oil. As our nation continues to transition to renewable sources, natural gas will play a critical role in making the current energy mix cleaner, helping to significantly reduce the harmful environmental impact of fossil-fuel energy generation. Energy Source Carbon Dioxide Emissions (lbs/MWh) Sulfur Dioxide Emissions (lbs/MWh) Natural Gas 1,135 0.1 1.7 Oil 1,672 12 4 Coal 2,249 13 6 Nitrogen Oxides Emissions (lbs/MWh) An abundant resource. Natural gas is one of our nation’s most plentiful resources—most estimates suggest that we have sufficient natural gas deposits to provide energy for another 100 years, further reducing our dependence on foreign oil. Safe and reliable energy. Natural gas is part of an existing infrastructure that makes the fuel available virtually everywhere, anytime it’s needed. With miles of underground distribution lines (2.4 million miles!) and efficient delivery, natural gas reaches millions of customers as usable, reliable energy every day. 2
Net Generation by Energy Source Sept. 2010 - Sept. 2011 43% 24% 19% 8% 5% 1% COAL NATURAL GAS NUCLEAR CONVENTIONAL HYDRO OTHER RENEWABLES *including petroleum liquids, petroleum coke, and hydroelectric pumped storage OTHER* Other Renewable Mix Breakdown Sept. 2010 - Sept. 2011 GEOTHERMAL 9 % BIOMASS 10 % SOLAR THERMAL & PHOTOVOLTAIC 1 % WIND60 % 20 % WOOD & WOOD -DERIVED FUELS (WOOD WASTE SOLIDS, ETC.) A bridge for tomorrow. The development and demand for energy from clean and renewable sources in America has increased dramatically over the past several years. Just by taking a look at Viridian’s energy newsfeed (http://energynews.viridian.com/) you can see daily evidence of the advancement in regulation, research, funding, innovation, and development in renewable energy. Sources like wind, solar, hydro, and biomass are significant and growing factors in our nation’s energy mix. It’s an exciting reality, as we see the social, environmental and economic impact of this growth. Ultimately, this transition to a sustainable future will build a stronger economy and a healthier environment. In the meantime, as America generates over 90% of its energy from nonrenewable sources, natural gas offers a promising bridge to the ultimate solution. As continued research, innovation and development lead us to the most environmentally and economically viable energy solutions for our country’s future, natural gas offers a clean, domestic option that will assist in our transition away from more environmentally harmful generation sources. 3
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