Established in 2003 by the North Carolina Utilities Commission, NC GreenPower was the

first, statewide multi-utility renewable energy program in the nation. This landmark
program launched an opportunity for North Carolinians to voluntarily support the growth
of renewable energy in North Carolina. NC GreenPower also offers carbon offsets to
address growing concerns about the impact of greenhouse gases on the environment.
Powering cleaner communities statewide

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NC GreenPower is a program that works to offset the
higher costs of producing renewable energy and mitigate
greenhouse gases. Our goal is to build a cleaner, greener
future for North Carolina. Business and industry play
a crucial role in that effort, helping us to increase the
amount of green power across the state. Supporting
NC GreenPower is an effective way for individuals and
businesses to send a clear, positive message that they
care about the local environment.
SOURCES OF NC ELECTRICITY GENERATION
Buncombe County, Asheville Haw River, Saxapahaw
WHY SUPPORT NC GREENPOWER?
You can make a difference. It is in your power to impact
the future of younger generations by taking steps to help
improve the environment and air quality in North Carolina.
Offset your environmental footprint. Our actions each
day have an impact on our environment. You can offset
your footprint on the environment through a contribution
to NC GreenPower, either by supporting renewable energy
or carbon dioxide offsets.

• North Carolina possesses It’s local. Supporting NC GreenPower is an effective way to

no indigenous fossil fuel
resources.
• North Carolina’s electricity
consumption is among the
highest in the nation.
• North Carolina produces
more than 130 million
megawatt-hours of
electricity per year.
advance the availability of renewable energy resources in
our state. NC GreenPower provides the opportunity to sup-
port cleaner energy sources and mitigate carbon dioxide,
while also supporting local jobs and local economy.
It’s smart. Traditional energy sources like fossil fuels are
nonrenewable and inevitably will run out. Working today
to build up our supply of renewable sources will give us a
more secure energy future. NC GreenPower protects the
environment to make North Carolina greener.

Looking for energy efficiency tips? Visit our website at www.ncgreenpower.org/conservation

 GENERATING CHANGE
NC GreenPower continues to see growth in
every aspect of our mission. To date, we have
more than 430 renewable energy projects
generating electricity to North Carolina’s
power supply. Our program includes solar,
wind, landfill methane gas, small hydroelec-
tric generation, and biomass projects. We also
have several commercial-scale projects in
the program. Nearly 13,000 North Carolinians
are actively supporting the program. And in
2008, we added our carbon offset program.

HOW DOES NC GREENPOWER WORK? HOW DO I SIGN UP TO CONTRIBUTE?

The goal of NC GreenPower is to supplement the state’s existing • C all your electric utility company or visit their website
power supply with more green energy – electricity generated • Click www.ncgreenpower.org and use your credit card
from renewable resources like the sun, wind and organic matter. • Mail in reply card from our brochure
The program accepts financial contributions from citizens and • Signup at events or presentations
businesses to help offset the cost to produce green energy.
• A renewable energy contribution of just $4 per month adds
one block of 100 kilowatt-hours of green energy to North
Carolina’s power supply. Over a year, that energy is the
approximate environmental equivalent of 972 pounds of coal
that would have been required to produce the same energy.

• A contribution of $4 to the carbon offset project will

mitigate 500 pounds of carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide
equivalent (greenhouse gas emissions). Over a year, that
equates to not driving a mid-sized car 6,000 miles.

• L arge-volume users can contribute towards 100 or more

blocks per month at a rate of $2.50 per block with a FEBRUARY 2011 CURRENT GENERATORS:
different energy mix. Total subscribers: 12,075 Wind: 6
Landfill methane: 1
Monthly Renewable Energy Blocks: 21,015 Small hydroelectric: 2
Contributions to NC GreenPower result in actual generation Total annual generation: 25,218,000 kWh Large Solar photovoltaic (PV): 15
placed into our state’s power supply. We are a voluntary Monthly Carbon Offset Blocks: 586 Small Solar photovoltaic (PV): 407
program, which means that we give you the flexibility to Total annual offset: 3,516,000 lbs. CO2
Annual equivalent trees planted: 4,307,067 Total Generators: 431
achieve the maximum benefit.
You can be sure that by supporting NC GreenPower, you are
supporting verified renewable energy projects in our state.

Balance your impact on the environment.

Support NC GreenPower today.
NC GreenPower is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Contributions are tax deductable to the extent allowed by law.

For more information, contact NC GreenPower by phone: 866-533-NCGP or online: www.ncgreenpower.org

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