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Energy Companies Finding Green Energy Solutions
By John M Saragunter
If you think of green energy companies, don’t restrict
your consideration only to the types of companies that
actually produce power. Those who are making great strides
in pulling green energy into the grid and reducing the
amount of "dirty" energy they create, do deserve
the label of course, and deserve a lot of credit as
well.
But there are really two types of companies that can
be allotted the "green" label; those that
produce power and those that consume it. Sitting on
the other side of the green energy coin are the businesses
that have tried to switch to more renewable energy sources,
and they, too, deserve considerable credit and recognition.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes
the top green energy companies making strides in changing
to sustainable power through its "Green Power Partners"
program.
Business Can Asses Energy Usage And Find Local Greener
Providers
The EPA provides information so businesses can assess
their own energy usage, find local companies that provide
greener energy, and purchase power from them in specific
proportions that relate to their normal power needs.
As well as providing this green energy information,
the EPA sets the standards for the power provided, and
sets minimum purchase requirements.
Top Green Energy Companies
The EPA takes a look at the energy record of all businesses
among the partners, and publishes a list of the top
green energy companies for each year. The top companies
are not judged on what percentage of their energy needs
is filled by green power, but by the total number of
kilowatt-hours (KWh) they use.
In 2009, some of the top buyers of power from the green
energy market included Whole Foods Market and Dell Inc.
But in some ways the most impressive names on the top
ten list for the year are the City of Houston, with
34% of its electricity coming from clean power sources,
and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with 40%.
The EPA Helping Companies Find Greener Solutions
The EPA’s Green Power Partnership program is
voluntary, but it’s not surprising that many businesses
want to review their options and go through the process
of being recognized as green energy companies.
For one thing, they know this will also be good for
their own business, as many of their customers want
more green energy solutions in every part of society.
But any smart company will also recognize that they
are citizens of the world as well. Damaging the planet
will do them no ultimate good.
If they can make their energy consumption more efficient,
and get their power from green sources, then it can
only be beneficial to them, their customers and the
global climate too.
About the Author:
John M Saragunter is writing more articles on alternative energy, solar
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Little Known Green Energy Facts.....
How can I make the switch to green energy?
There are many ways you can begin
switching to green energy. But you have to understand
that some are more practical than others. It is best
to begin the process by first learning how to conserve
energy. That means buying those special curly cue light
bulbs that outlast regular light bulbs and save on
energy.
The next step is to start analyzing
your own carbon footprint. How much energy does your
household use on a daily basis? You need to take into
account electricity as well as fuel you use to get back
and forth to work, school or recreation.
Once you have an idea of how
much energy you use, you can then begin the process
of going green. You may need to trade in that huge SUV
for an environmentally friendly vehicle. You could install
a solar panel to the top of your home to help generate
energy to heat water. There are lots of little ways
you can ease into becoming environmentally
green.
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