Green Power Communities
Leading local governments across the nation are partnering with EPA to become Green Power Communities (GPCs). GPCs are towns, villages, cities, counties, or tribal governments in which the local government, businesses, and residents collectively use green power in amounts that meet or exceed EPA's Green Power Community usage requirements.
Green Power Community Rankings
Since EPA tracks and reports the Green Power Communities collective green power use and green power percentage of total electricity use, it ranks GPCs according to these same two categories: total green power usage and percentage of green power used.
EPA will update its Green Power Community Rankings quarterly, along with its other Top Partner lists.
Released on October 24, 2016
Alton, IL Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 127,400,000 |
| Percentage Green Power | 22.8% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Homefield Energy |
| Green Power Community Since | May 2014 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 10/29/2015 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The City of Alton, Illinois is an historic, progressive community located along the Mississippi River approximately 25 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri. Residents pride themselves on preserving the unique qualities of the community for future generations. Towards this end, over the last six years, the City has made great strides in the area of sustainability and green power usage. Alton joined the Cool Cities Program in 2008 and, since that time, the City installed variable speed motors at the wastewater treatment plant, upgraded lights at the Public Works facility, created an anti-idling policy for Police Department vehicles, installed motion sensor light switches at several facilities, received two hybrid vehicles, installed an electric car charging station at City Hall, witnessed an 89% increase in recycling rates, and upgraded streetlights in the downtown area. Since 2012, residents and small business that participate in the electricity aggregation program received 100 percent of their electricity from a wind power source. Alton has received numerous awards related to its sustainability practices. Alton is currently working on a greenhouse gas inventory and exploring ways to balance historic preservation with energy efficiency. “We are committed to preserving our natural resources for future generations,” said Mayor Brant Walker. | |
Bellingham, WA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 103,317,595 |
| Percentage Green Power | 15.1% |
| Participation Rate | 8% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Puget Sound Energy, NextEra Energy Resources, 3Degrees, Arcadia Power |
| Green Power Community Since | April 2007 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 7/8/2015 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The City of Bellingham is a community of approximately 82,800 and growing, located in the northwest corner of the State of Washington. With a 15 percent overall green power commitment, Bellingham is one of the most successful communities in the EPA’s Green Power Partnership. We have proven that coordinated efforts between business, residents, and local government are effective and can produce meaningful results. Through continued educational efforts, Bellingham’s green power commitment is expected to continue to increase. In 2007, Bellingham was chosen as the EPA’s Green Power Partner of the Year, the most prestigious of the purchaser awards. Green Power Partner of the Year recognizes participants who distinguish themselves through their purchase, overall strategy, and impact on the green power market. "We are honored to receive this prestigious award from EPA for our green power purchase," said Bellingham Mayor Tim Douglas. "Bellingham is committed to supporting cleaner technologies and helping develop the green power market." | |
San Rafael, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 101,319,367 |
| Percentage Green Power | 45.6% |
| Participation Rate | 75% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Marin Clean Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | January 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/1/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The Community of San Rafael is a member of Marin Clean Energy, a local "Community Choice" initiative that operates MCE. Marin Clean Energy is an alternative renewable electricity provider, bringing local residents and businesses a choice for their electric service. In addition to green power procurement, Marin Clean Energy facilitates programs to encourage energy efficiency measures and local distributed generation (Feed-In Tariff and Net Energy Metering). | |
County of Marin, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 99,366,183 |
| Percentage Green Power | 44.2% |
| Participation Rate | 73% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Marin Clean Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | April 2014 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/1/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The community of the County of Marin is a member of Marin Clean Energy, a local "Community Choice" initiative that operates MCE. Marin Clean Energy is an alternative renewable electricity provider, bringing local residents and businesses a choice for their electric service. In addition to green power procurement, Marin Clean Energy facilitates programs to encourage energy efficiency measures and local distributed generation (Feed-In Tariff and Net Energy Metering). | |
Rockville, MD Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 97,106,441 |
| Percentage Green Power | 22.1% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Renewable Choice Energy, WGL Energy, 3Degrees, Hess Energy Marketing, innov8energy, Reliant Energy, Constellation, Sterling Planet, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | March 2011 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 9/22/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile Rockville is the third largest city in Maryland, occupying more than 13 square miles and serving as the county seat of Montgomery County. Rockville is located 12 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., and offers easy access to the District and neighboring jurisdictions. Rockville was named a Green Power Community in 2011, which made it the second community in the state to join the program. Committed to being a leader in sustainability, the City purchases more than 60 percent green power for its municipal operations and is proud of the community's collective contribution to purchasing green power and promoting environmental sustainability, energy innovation and a reduction in carbon emissions. | |
Edmond, OK Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 96,610,192 |
| Percentage Green Power | 10.6% |
| Participation Rate | 3% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority |
| Green Power Community Since | August 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/19/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile Currently, City of Edmond facilities get approximately 70% of its energy from renewable energy production. Edmond Electric's Pure and Simple Wind Power Program is open to all utility customers. When customers purchase Pure and Simple, it helps support clean, renewable wind energy. The goal is to improve energy efficiency in City facilities, and through citizen participation by utilizing new and existing technology that may reduce overall costs while mitigating harmful effects to the environment. The Pure and Simple Program is an affordable and easy way to help our environment. With Pure and Simple, the customer chooses how much wind energy they would like to support. They can choose a fixed number of Pure and Simple blocks (100 kWh each) or choose the 100% Pure and Simple option. Currently, 11.28% of Edmond Electric's total electrical load is generated by wind power. Geothermal energy is another way in which the City is saving on energy costs, having installed several geothermal well fields at multiple city facility locations. | |
Glen Ellyn, IL Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 84,289,027 |
| Percentage Green Power | 40% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | FirstEnergy Solutions |
| Green Power Community Since | September 2015 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 9/15/2015 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The Village of Glen Ellyn is at the geographic center of affluent DuPage County, Illinois, and its 23 mi. proximity to Downtown Chicago has kept Glen Ellyn a bustling entity for residents, businesses and visitors alike, and has been named an award-winning “Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine. The Village of Glen Ellyn offers a rich and distintive quality of life, including cultural, entertainment and recreation opportunities unique to the area. Home to the College of DuPage and close to many Fortune 500 companies.Glen Ellyn takes pride in its numerous accomplishments and innovations, rich history, active business community and robust economic development initiatives, successful education community, and thriving cultural amenities. The Village of Glen Ellyn offers an authentic and ideal reflection of what a community is and aspires to be in the future – a “Jewel of the Western Suburbs.” Glen Ellyn's committment to enhancing the overall quality of life is exemplified, in part, through its on-going dedication to enviromental stewardship within the community. Purchasing 100% renewable energy certificates (RECs) as part of the Village's electrical aggregation program exemplifies the community's leadership and ongoing dedication to environmental sustainability. | |
Urbana, IL Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 83,548,000 |
| Percentage Green Power | 20.8% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Homefield Energy |
| Green Power Community Since | June 2016 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 6/1/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The City of Urbana purchases renewable energy certificates (RECs) equal to 100% of it's residents and small business participants in the City's Municipal Electric Aggregation program. The City's aggregation electricity supplier has agreed to procure Green Power Partnership qualified RECs. The cost of the RECs are part of the participants per kWh price. This green power purchase is a significant aspect of the City's Climate Action Plan greenhouse gas reduction goals. | |
Beaverton, OR Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 82,790,355 |
| Percentage Green Power | 9.6% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Portland General Electric, OneEnergy Renewables, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | August 2007 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 12/2/2015 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The City of Beaverton has been a progressive leader in the use and installation of renewable energy, demonstrating its strong commitment to sustainability. Since 2007, Beaverton has purchased green power for all of its facilities and has actively supported building energy efficiency retrofits and changing streetlights to more efficient technologies to reduce electricity use. The City's Solar Beaverton program also educated and empowered City residents to produce and use renewable energy if possible and to purchase green power. The City's green power purchase is part of a larger, comprehensive long term sustainability program. | |
Novato, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 79,813,327 |
| Percentage Green Power | 44.7% |
| Participation Rate | 67% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Marin Clean Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | April 2014 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/1/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The Community of Novato is a member of Marin Clean Energy, a local "Community Choice" initiative that operates MCE. Marin Clean Energy is an alternative renewable electricity provider, bringing local residents and businesses a choice for their electric service. In addition to green power procurement, Marin Clean Energy facilitates programs to encourage energy efficiency measures and local distributed generation (Feed-In Tariff and Net Energy Metering). | |
Hillsboro, OR Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 1,485,536,217 |
| Percentage Green Power | 62.2% |
| Participation Rate | 15% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | 3Degrees, Renewable Choice Energy, Portland General Electric, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | June 2010 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 7/1/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile "The City of Hillsboro has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability. Over the past several years the City has implemented numerous projects and planning initiatives to address the energy and climate problem. The City has, as of April 2015: • Established a comprehensive sustainability program, including long term goals for City operations • Maintained comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Inventory (including Scope 3 Supply Chain) with baseline year of 2007 • Conducted numerous facility energy efficiency projects • Installed 35 electric vehicle charging stations, including the first Level 3 'fast charge' unit in Washington County Oregon • Installed over 210kW of solar on City facilities • Through 2014, have achieved a reduction in facility energy use intensity of 16% over 2009 baseline, with the goal of 20% improvement by 2020 • Commissioned two new LEED Gold certified fire stations • Built three additional buildings to a similar standard • Facilitated a public/private community Sustainability Task Force, with a comprehensive environmental sustainability plan to be considered by City Council in 2015 • Purchased 100 percent renewable power for several facilities, with a total voluntary purchase equaling over 15% of the total electricity load. As a community rank in the top 5 nationally in both amount and percentage of voluntarily purchased green power • Created Hillsboro Solar Advantage residential solar incentive program • Implemented street signal timing and efficiency, residential energy efficiency incentives, and conversion of flashing crossing beacons to solar" | |
Washington, DC Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 1,243,767,169 |
| Percentage Green Power | 13.6% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | WGL Energy, Direct Energy, 3Degrees, Sterling Planet, Renewable Choice Energy, NextEra Energy Resources, Orion Renewables Energy Trading Group, LLC, Constellation, innov8energy, Community Energy, EDP Renewables, Champion Energy Services, Arcadia Power, On-site Generation, Clearview Electric, 3 Phases Renewables, Iberdrola Renewables |
| Green Power Community Since | March 2011 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 4/19/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile Washington, D.C. was designated an EPA Green Power Community in 2011, setting a strong example of national leadership in the effort to transform the nation’s energy sources to clean renewables. With more than one billion kilowatt-hours of green power being used by District residents, businesses, institutions and government entities, the District is the largest Green Power Community in the country. Upon achieving EPA Green Power Community status, the District of Columbia immediately set a new target of using 10 percent green power by August 2011. Collectively, green power now supplies more than 11 percent of total electricity use in the District. "This is a huge honor for Washington, D.C. and we are proud to be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency," said Mayor Vincent Gray. "The purchase of green power by our citizens and businesses is cleaning our air and supporting growth of the clean energy economy. When we clean the air, we improve the health of our residents, and particularly our children." | |
Portland, OR Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 705,491,126 |
| Percentage Green Power | 9.3% |
| Participation Rate | 16% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, 3Degrees, NextEra Energy Resources, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, On-site Generation, Renewable Choice Energy, Sterling Planet, OneEnergy Renewables, Arcadia Power |
| Green Power Community Since | October 2010 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 4/7/2015 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile In August and September of 2010, the City of Portland with the help of two local utilities launched a green power challenge to encourage residents and businesses to support renewable energy. By the end of the two month challenge, Portland had more than tripled the goal of 1,000 new signups with a total of 3,130 – 3,056 residential and 74 new business customers. In late October, the city of Portland was recognized as the nation’s largest Green Power Community as designated by the EPA at that time. | |
Philadelphia, PA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 611,915,278 |
| Percentage Green Power | 4.6% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Renewable Choice Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Community Energy, On-site Generation, Sterling Planet, Direct Energy, Talen Energy, The Energy Co-op, Unknown, WGL Energy, Arcadia Power |
| Green Power Community Since | June 2012 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 7/28/2015 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
Santa Clara, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 333,120,000 |
| Percentage Green Power | 10.4% |
| Participation Rate | 8% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Silicon Valley Power, Sterling Planet |
| Green Power Community Since | March 2008 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/10/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The Santa Clara Green Power program was formally launched to residents and businesses of Santa Clara in November of 2004 and will soon be celebrating its 10 year anniversary. Along the way Santa Clara has continued to grow its commitment to renewable energy and sustainability by pushing to raise the REC content mix of our product to be primarily generated from California resources and to include significantly more solar generation. In 2014 the signature Santa Clara Green Power product available to Santa Clara residents and small businesses is 85% California Solar and 15% Western Wind, a significant leap from the 97.5% wind, 2.5% solar product that was originally launched to the community in 2004. | |
Aurora, IL Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 271,743,266 |
| Percentage Green Power | 100.5% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Dynegy, Sterling Planet, Homefield Energy |
| Green Power Community Since | December 2010 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 9/28/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The City of Aurora Aurora is a recognized environmental leader in the Fox River Valley area. Honors such as the Clean Air Counts Platinum Award, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Fleet designation, and Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA designation demonstrate the City’s progress and initiative in environmental sustainability. Aurora has demonstrated a desire to develop in a sustainable manner through documented plans such as the: Size the Future Master Plan, Riverfront Vision Plan, Countryside Vision Plan, RiverEdge Park Master Plan, the revised Fox Walk Overlay District, ANPI Neighborhood Plans, Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and through continuous efforts to sustain our downtown and historic character. Motivated to lead by example, the City of Aurora also endorses the U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement, and has memberships with: Clean Air Counts, Chicago Area Clean Cities, and the Illinois Recycling Association. In October 2008, the City took a proactive approach to by establishing a City Green Team in preparation of hosting the 2008 GreenTown: The Future of Community conference, and maintains a growing list of achieved and ongoing green initiatives. | |
Cleveland, OH Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 223,182,711 |
| Percentage Green Power | 3.1% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | FirstEnergy Solutions |
| Green Power Community Since | October 2014 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 3/21/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The City of Cleveland, with a population of almost 400,000 people, serves as the vital core of the Northeast Ohio region. In tandem with energy efficiency, advanced and renewable energy is vital to the revitalization of Cleveland’s economy. Through its community aggregation program, the City is supporting the green energy economy while also providing residents and small businesses the opportunity to save money while also reducing their carbon footprint. Since August 2013, more than 50,000 First Energy customers have received electricity bill savings AND supported green energy sources. In recognition of this achievement, the World Wildlife Fund has honored Cleveland with a "Bright Place to Live" Award. | |
Arlington Heights, IL Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 210,000,000 |
| Percentage Green Power | 30% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Constellation |
| Green Power Community Since | June 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/4/2015 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
Evanston, IL Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 206,607,943 |
| Percentage Green Power | 27.5% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Homefield Energy, 3Degrees, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | October 2014 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 11/9/2015 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile In early 2014 Evanston became only the third community in the nation to be awarded a 4-STAR Community Rating for national excellence in sustainability using the program’s self-reporting framework. In line with the greenhouse gas (GHG) objectives laid out by that program, in May 2014 the Evanston City Council unanimously adopted the next phase of a communitywide “Evanston Livability Plan,” aiming to achieve a 20 percent reduction in GHG emissions by 2016 relative to 2005 baseline levels. Starting in June of 2014 the City purchases 100% green power to meet its total electricity consumption. in 2014 The City usef more than 18 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity with almost 70% of that from green power. Evanston purchases renewable energy certificates (RECs) and generates power from the Evanston Water Treatment Facility’s rooftop solar energy system. In addition to RECs purchased by the city for its municipal operations, the city's residents and small businesses purchase 130 million kWh of green power through the city's Community Choice Aggregation program. "I am delighted that Evanston residents have directed the city to move forward with pursuing electricity aggregation. In addition to providing cost savings, our aggregation program is an opportunity to secure cleaner, green power for our community," said Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl in response to the signing of the Community Choice Aggregation contract. | |
Richmond, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 163,705,854 |
| Percentage Green Power | 45.7% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Marin Clean Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | May 2015 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/1/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The Community of Richmond is a member of Marin Clean Energy, a local "Community Choice" initiative that operates MCE. Marin Clean Energy is an alternative renewable electricity provider, bringing local residents and businesses a choice for their electric service. In addition to green power procurement, Marin Clean Energy facilitates programs to encourage energy efficiency measures and local distributed generation (Feed-In Tariff and Net Energy Metering). | |
Bend, OR Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 78,865,802 |
| Percentage Green Power | 10% |
| Participation Rate | 17% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Pacific Power, 3Degrees, On-site Generation, Portland General Electric, Arcadia Power |
| Green Power Community Since | March 2008 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/19/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
Oak Ridge, TN Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 74,050,771 |
| Percentage Green Power | 5.6% |
| Participation Rate | 3% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Various, Tennessee Valley Authority, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | April 2014 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/31/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile Oak Ridge was designed and continues to be a central player in energy ingenuity, and has also developed a strong focus on sustainability. With a recent green power purchase by the city, it became the first Green Power Community (GPC) in the Southeast. Additionally, Oak Ridge is a Platinum Community in Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) “Valley Sustainable Communities Program”, has a robust climate action plan, a community guide to living green, and several solar generating sites. A total of 300 kilowatts are installed within the community. In addition to this, Oak Ridge installed ten electric car-charging stations in 2012 that are available for free to the public. Oak Ridge still plays a major role in the national energy economy as well. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), which contains the most LEED buildings on one campus in the Southeast, directly contributes to the renewable energy industry through its research programs for solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, and hydropower technologies. ORNL has a mission to develop “technologies to create a cleaner environment, a stronger economy, and a more secure future for our nation.” ORNL is also a large purchaser of green power. | |
Olympia, WA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 67,804,066 |
| Percentage Green Power | 35.4% |
| Participation Rate | 20% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Puget Sound Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | December 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 1/7/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile Olympia, the capital of Washington State, is located on the southern end of Puget Sound. The City has a population of 48,480 (estimated) and the top employers are government and healthcare. The City partnered with Puget Sound Energy to increase the development of electricity generated from renewable energy sources in our region. Thousands of Olympia residents and businesses have joined the effort and are purchasing green power. Olympia continues to be a leader in the purchase of green power. | |
Palo Alto, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 57,268,077 |
| Percentage Green Power | 6% |
| Participation Rate | 19% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | City of Palo Alto Utilities |
| Green Power Community Since | July 2006 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 12/1/2014 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile Palo Alto has a longstanding commitment to green power. In fact, Palo Alto was the first community in California to be certified as a Green Power Community by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 2006. As of March 2013, Palo Alto is committed to using carbon neutral electric resources, making it one of a handful of places on Earth using 100 percent carbon neutral electricity. | |
Corvallis, OR Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 56,051,709 |
| Percentage Green Power | 10.5% |
| Participation Rate | 18% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Pacific Power, On-site Generation, Arcadia Power |
| Green Power Community Since | October 2005 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/19/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The City of Corvallis, Oregon, boasts a population of approximately 55,000 residents. In 2005, Corvallis became the first city on the West Coast to become a Green Power Community, purchasing a little over 17 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power. Today, Corvallis’ green power use has reached more than 100 million kWh annually and makes up approximately 15 percent of the community’s total electricity consumption. Such extraordinary community-wide support for green power has placed Corvallis near the top of EPA’s Green Power Communities list. Corvallis’ community-wide participation is the result of strong collaborative efforts between the city government, residents, businesses, and educational institutions. In 2005, by way of a City Council Resolution, the Corvallis local government chose to lead by example by purchasing seven percent green power for all city-owned facilities and urged its residents and businesses to do the same. Oregon State University is the largest single purchaser of green power in Corvallis and this is in part due to the “green energy” fee that students approved in 2007. The University purchases more than 10 million kilowatt-hours of green power annually, accounting for a significant portion of its overall electricity use. | |
Gresham, OR Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 49,637,394 |
| Percentage Green Power | 6.7% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Portland General Electric, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | March 2008 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 9/14/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The City of Gresham seeks to utilize 100 percent renewable energy for all City operations by 2030. Currently, the city's wastewater treatment plant (the fourth largest energy consumer within the City) has an onsite energy generation through a combination of solar, cogeneration using methane from the treatment plant, and green power purchases. They met their goal of net zero in March of 2015. The WWTP has built infrastructure and is currently accepting Fats Oils, and Grease to increase methane production and has recently installed a second cogen engine to produce more renewable energy. At City Hall, the City of Gresham has installed a 96kw elevated solar awning over part of the parking areas as well as two "solar trees" in our courtyard area in addition to other energy efficiency efforts. In 2015 the City completed the replacment of 8000 streetlights with high efficiency LED streetlights. The City adopted a Sustainability Plan for City Operations in 2010 that established the 2030 renewable energy goal as well as other sustainability goals. It also has formed an energy management workgroup to provide the City with guidance towards achieving it energy efficiency goals. The City seeks to accomplish its goals through energy conservation, on-site renewable generation, and green power purchasing. | |
Medford, OR Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 39,371,941 |
| Percentage Green Power | 3.8% |
| Participation Rate | 9% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Pacific Power, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | November 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/19/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
Lake Oswego, OR Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 38,558,517 |
| Percentage Green Power | 11.8% |
| Participation Rate | 12% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Portland General Electric, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | October 2009 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 9/30/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile In August 2015, The City of Lake Oswego purchased clean wind power for 100% of its eligible electricity accounts. This purchase, combined with investments in energy-efficient technology and on-site solar power generation for its water treatment plant are helping to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the City. An LED streetlight replacement program continues to save the City hundreds of thousands of dollars in electricity and maintenance costs and provided the impetus to continue with LED replacements in other city buildings. The City of Lake Oswego Sustainability Action Plan for City Operations provides targets for greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. Along with purchasing Clean Wind power, the City's new water treatment plant features a 30kW solar array, an eco-roof to reduce stormwater runoff, and energy efficient pumps. The City also recently update its High Performance Buildings guidelines to ensure that several new planned buildings are constructed to the highest standard. New solar arrays are also planned for soon to be constructed Operations Center and Police Station. | |
Hanover, NH Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 29,741,437 |
| Percentage Green Power | 22.3% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Renewable Choice Energy, ENH Power, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | June 2014 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 12/2/2015 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile The Town of Hanover continues to actively pursuing methods to reduce the community’s carbon foot print. Hanover has invested in building energy efficiency, increased recycling, livable streets, street light upgrades, fleet energy reduction as well as a major overhaul to its Water Reclamation Facility which included the capture and use of methane. Hanover has a goal through the Natural Step process to be carbon neutral by 2030. Hanover completed a successful Solarize program which will increase the community’s renewable power generation with the addition of 63 new residential solar arrays. Hanover has negotiated with ENH Power to offer a 100% green-e certified residential power rate to interested residents and employees. Hanover is also pursuing large community solar arrays to offset municipal power consumption as well as interested residences, businesses and institutions. | |
Park City, UT Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 26,441,327 |
| Percentage Green Power | 6.9% |
| Participation Rate | 12% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Renewable Choice Energy, Rocky Mountain Power, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | August 2006 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/20/2016 |
| Community Green Power Web Page Exit | |
| Community Profile Home to the Sundance Film Festival, two world-class resorts, and 8,558 residents, Park City is located in Summit County, Utah. The City first committed to purchasing green power in 2003 through a City Council Resolution and became an EPA Green Power Community in 2006. The City’s Leadership Program and Sustainability Department and local non-profits have all participated in extensive outreach efforts to promote green power use. In 2009, Park City developed a website, ParkCityGreen.org, to promote sustainability practices and green power to residents and businesses. Since that time, the website received more than 30,000 total visits. Park City also launched a “My Sustainable Year” campaign and Low Carbon Diet program to further increase traffic on ParkCityGreen.org and to promote green lifestyles. Park City regularly partners with our local utility in order to promote their renewable energy program. | |
College Park, MD Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 25,620,343 |
| Percentage Green Power | 4.1% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Pinnacle Wind, WGL Energy, Renewable Choice Energy, Roth Rock North Wind Farm, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | September 2012 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 7/7/2015 |
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| Community Profile As a Green Power Partner, the City of College Park annually purchases more than 1.5 million kilowatt-hours of wind power (100 percent of its annual electricity use for city facilities and streetlights). College Park is also home to the national sustainability leader and EPA Green Power Partner, the University of Maryland (UMD). Ranked among the top green colleges in the nation, UMD has cut its carbon footprint 15 percent since 2005 and integrated sustainability into its teaching and operations. This partnership between the City, UMD, and dedicated homeowners and businesses in College Park is leading College Park to achieve greater sustainability in the future as a Green Power Community. Mayor Andrew Fellows stated "College Park’s commitment to sustainability is longstanding. It’s the smart thing to do. We know that going green, wisely managing our natural resources, and developing policies that reduce our carbon footprint improve the quality of our lives while making our future brighter.” | |
Durango, CO Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 24,028,449 |
| Percentage Green Power | 13.8% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | La Plata Electric Association, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | October 2009 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 12/8/2015 |
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| Community Profile As a Community, Durango, Colorado has a deep commitment to the environment. Residents, businesses and municipal organizations alike continue to explore options to minimize their impact and reduce their carbon emissions. La Plata Electric Association's “Just One Block” green power marketing campaign has enabled broad education of the benefits and ease of supporting renewable energy. The reduction in the block price has made green power more accessible to all citizens, increasing the number of LPEA members--residents and business--who have voluntarily purchased 100 percent green power. | |
Mill Valley, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 22,122,681 |
| Percentage Green Power | 52.2% |
| Participation Rate | 79% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Marin Clean Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | January 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/1/2016 |
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| Community Profile The Community of Mill Valley is a member of Marin Clean Energy, a local "Community Choice" initiative that operates MCE. Marin Clean Energy is an alternative renewable electricity provider, bringing local residents and businesses a choice for their electric service. In addition to green power procurement, Marin Clean Energy facilitates programs to encourage energy efficiency measures and local distributed generation (Feed-In Tariff and Net Energy Metering). | |
Lacey, WA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 21,396,658 |
| Percentage Green Power | 8.2% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Puget Sound Energy |
| Green Power Community Since | October 2007 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/15/2015 |
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| Community Profile Lacey, Washington was named a Green Power Community in 2007, becoming the second such community in the state and the twelfth in the nation. Situated on the southern tip of Puget Sound in the shadow of Mount Rainier, Lacey is graced with sparkling lakes and saltwater, densely-forested parklands, miles of hiking and biking trails, and an adjoining 3,700-acre national wildlife refuge. Amidst such environmental magnificence, it’s little wonder residents and businesses feel a natural affinity for green power use. In addition to the renewable energy utilized by Lacey’s residents and businesses, the community meets all electrical needs for its municipal buildings (including city hall, the library, community center, senior center, museum and public works operations center) as well as its water, reclaimed water, wastewater and stormwater utilities, all parks and recreation facilities, and more than 3,000 streetlights and traffic signals through the exclusive use of green power. | |
Corte Madera, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 20,122,426 |
| Percentage Green Power | 44.7% |
| Participation Rate | 78% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Marin Clean Energy, On-site Generation, Sterling Planet |
| Green Power Community Since | January 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/1/2016 |
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| Community Profile The Community of Corte Madera is a member of Marin Clean Energy, a local "Community Choice" initiative that operates MCE. Marin Clean Energy is an alternative renewable electricity provider, bringing local residents and businesses a choice for their electric service. In addition to green power procurement, Marin Clean Energy facilitates programs to encourage energy efficiency measures and local distributed generation (Feed-In Tariff and Net Energy Metering). | |
Larkspur, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 19,330,762 |
| Percentage Green Power | 46.6% |
| Participation Rate | 78% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Marin Clean Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | January 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/1/2016 |
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| Community Profile The Community of Larkspur is a member of Marin Clean Energy, a local "Community Choice" initiative that operates MCE. Marin Clean Energy is an alternative renewable electricity provider, bringing local residents and businesses a choice for their electric service. In addition to green power procurement, Marin Clean Energy facilitates programs to encourage energy efficiency measures and local distributed generation (Feed-In Tariff and Net Energy Metering). | |
Wilsonville, OR Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 16,294,852 |
| Percentage Green Power | 5.1% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Portland General Electric |
| Green Power Community Since | October 2015 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 10/2/2015 |
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San Anselmo, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 16,244,654 |
| Percentage Green Power | 52% |
| Participation Rate | 79% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Marin Clean Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | January 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/1/2016 |
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| Community Profile The Community of San Anselmo is a member of Marin Clean Energy, a local "Community Choice" initiative that operates MCE. Marin Clean Energy is an alternative renewable electricity provider, bringing local residents and businesses a choice for their electric service. In addition to green power procurement, Marin Clean Energy facilitates programs to encourage energy efficiency measures and local distributed generation (Feed-In Tariff and Net Energy Metering). | |
Swarthmore, PA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 16,075,000 |
| Percentage Green Power | 30.8% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Renewable Choice Energy |
| Green Power Community Since | October 2007 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/19/2016 |
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River Falls, WI Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 15,649,058 |
| Percentage Green Power | 13.2% |
| Participation Rate | 8% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Wisconsin Public Power Inc. |
| Green Power Community Since | December 2008 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 6/27/2016 |
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| Community Profile With a population of over 15,000 residents, the City of River Falls is located in northwestern Wisconsin, just 35 minutes from the Twin Cities area. As a result of the "green" culture that exists in River Falls, the city's wholesale power provider challenged our public power provider, River Falls Municipal Utilities, to "lead by example". To lead by example, the City of River Falls and River Falls Municipal Utilities look at internal behaviors and practices to use energy resources more efficiently. This includes a purchase by the city government of renewable energy equal to 16 percent of municipal electric load. Together with businesses and residences in the community, River Falls is committed to being a leader in energy efficiency and renewables within the region and the State of Wisconsin. | |
Creve Coeur, MO Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 15,391,712 |
| Percentage Green Power | 3.3% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | 3Degrees, Ameren Missouri, Renewable Choice Energy |
| Green Power Community Since | June 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 11/17/2015 |
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Lancaster, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 15,356,264 |
| Percentage Green Power | 11.5% |
| Participation Rate | 94% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Lancaster Choice Energy |
| Green Power Community Since | July 2016 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 7/26/2016 |
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| Community Profile Lancaster Choice Energy (LCE) is the new, locally run, power program created by the City of Lancaster. This clean and modern power provider is available exclusively to those who work and live within Lancaster. Lancaster has long been at the forefront of creating a new sustainable approach to modern living. The City has been proactive in promoting solar power alternatives, conservation and smart energy consumption. With a lofty goal of becoming the nation’s first net-zero city, Lancaster is determined to generate more clean energy than it consumes. With several private-sector partners, it has demonstrated how such a goal can be accomplished. The City has established new rules for building more efficient, sustainable structures. Along the way, Lancaster has earned global recognition. Lancaster Choice Energy is the next logical step. By bringing energy decisions closer to home, we’re giving you a far greater say in how we approach power generation, energy conservation and sustainability. By investing locally to support our region’s renewable resources and helping to create new good paying, local jobs, Lancaster Choice Energy is not only helping our environment, but our economy as well. Lancaster Choice Energy began providing power to municipal accounts in May of 2015 with broad public enrollment in October 2015. | |
Bainbridge Island, WA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 14,525,734 |
| Percentage Green Power | 6.7% |
| Participation Rate | 10% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Puget Sound Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | January 2016 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/30/2016 |
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Sausalito, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 14,435,326 |
| Percentage Green Power | 46.8% |
| Participation Rate | 79% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Marin Clean Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | April 2014 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/1/2016 |
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| Community Profile The Community of Sausalito is a member of Marin Clean Energy, a local "Community Choice" initiative that operates MCE. Marin Clean Energy is an alternative renewable electricity provider, bringing local residents and businesses a choice for their electric service. In addition to green power procurement, Marin Clean Energy facilitates programs to encourage energy efficiency measures and local distributed generation (Feed-In Tariff and Net Energy Metering). | |
Tiburon, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 14,250,948 |
| Percentage Green Power | 49.7% |
| Participation Rate | 75% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Marin Clean Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | January 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/1/2016 |
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| Community Profile The Community of Tiburon is a member of Marin Clean Energy, a local "Community Choice" initiative that operates MCE. Marin Clean Energy is an alternative renewable electricity provider, bringing local residents and businesses a choice for their electric service. In addition to green power procurement, Marin Clean Energy facilitates programs to encourage energy efficiency measures and local distributed generation (Feed-In Tariff and Net Energy Metering). | |
Milwaukie, OR Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 11,808,466 |
| Percentage Green Power | 4% |
| Participation Rate | 14% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Portland General Electric |
| Green Power Community Since | January 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 6/13/2016 |
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Webster Groves, MO Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 10,512,000 |
| Percentage Green Power | 3.3% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Ameren Missouri, 3Degrees |
| Green Power Community Since | September 2014 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 11/17/2015 |
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| Community Profile Incorporated in 1896, Webster Groves is known for its single-family homes and tree-lined streets, walkable neighborhoods, historic business districts, an active parks and recreation department and "Triple A"-rated schools. It was named one of the “10 Best Towns for Families” in America in 2008 by Family Circle magazine, and “Creative Community” in 2013 by the Missouri Arts Commission. Following the formation of a Sustainability Commission to make recommendations to the City Council in 2008, and an energy audit by Ameren Missouri in 2009, the City has implemented numerous upgrades. They include the current conversion of the Service Center (housing Public Works and Parks Department field operations) to a solar power system that will offset about 38 percent of its electric usage, for an estimated energy savings of $93,720 over 20 years. And this year, Webster Groves has partnered with the EPA as a Green Power Community. Other advances include the replacement of the Recreation Complex’s roof with an energy-efficient coating; lighting fixtures and paper-saving measures, including iPads used by members of the City Council; automated handwashing units and rain gardens in parks; and training of City building inspectors to educate the community on sustainability practices. | |
Fairfax, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 9,300,820 |
| Percentage Green Power | 53.4% |
| Participation Rate | 80% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Marin Clean Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | January 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/1/2016 |
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| Community Profile The Community of Fairfax is a member of Marin Clean Energy, a local "Community Choice" initiative that operates MCE. Marin Clean Energy is an alternative renewable electricity provider, bringing local residents and businesses a choice for their electric service. In addition to green power procurement, Marin Clean Energy facilitates programs to encourage energy efficiency measures and local distributed generation (Feed-In Tariff and Net Energy Metering). | |
Hyattsville, MD Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 9,110,892 |
| Percentage Green Power | 6.2% |
| Participation Rate | 5% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | WGL Energy, Constellation |
| Green Power Community Since | May 2011 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/16/2016 |
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Hood River, OR Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 8,496,689 |
| Percentage Green Power | 6.2% |
| Participation Rate | 12% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Pacific Power, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | February 2009 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/19/2016 |
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Wellesley, MA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 8,084,930 |
| Percentage Green Power | 3.4% |
| Participation Rate | 10% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Wellesley Municipal Light Plant, Renewable Choice Energy, 3Degrees, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | May 2012 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 9/30/2016 |
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Mercer Island, WA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 7,992,569 |
| Percentage Green Power | 4.7% |
| Participation Rate | 7% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Puget Sound Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | December 2012 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 4/12/2016 |
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| Community Profile An island community of 22,000 residents, Mercer Island, Washington is recognized as a leader in the support and use of green power – a key aspect of the community’s overall stewardship of its environment. In 2012, a citizens’ commission led by the Mayor, city staff, and volunteers launched the “Green Power Challenge,” resulting in a 55 percent increase in program signups. Today, over 800 homes and businesses (7 percent of total accounts) purchase more than 6.5 million kilowatt-hours of green power annually. By exceeding its recruitment goal, the city won a grant in 2013 from its utility to fund a public solar PV installation at the Community Center. This demonstration project in turn spawned a residential, solar mass-installation campaign that resulted in 47 new installations and the addition of 320 kilowatts of generating capacity by the end of 2014. These efforts, combined with the city’s own green power purchases (a 35 percent offset), qualified Mercer Island as the first in the Seattle region to become an EPA Green Power Community, and ultimately led to its naming as a national 2013 Green Power Community of the Year. | |
Falls Church, VA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 6,468,656 |
| Percentage Green Power | 4.6% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | Dominion Virgina Power, Renewable Choice Energy, Arcadia Power |
| Green Power Community Since | September 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/9/2016 |
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| Community Profile The City of Falls Church is a small independent city close to Washington, DC, with a population of almost 14,000. The people of Falls Church believe that protecting and nurturing a healthy natural environment is one of their highest callings. Falls Church became the first EPA Green Power Community in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2013. | |
Maplewood, MO Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 6,204,000 |
| Percentage Green Power | 5.1% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | 3Degrees, Ameren Missouri, Renewable Choice Energy |
| Green Power Community Since | August 2015 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/13/2015 |
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| Community Profile The City of Maplewood takes its role as a steward of the environment seriously. They boast being one of the most walkable communities in the state and have many bicycle paths, bus routes and two light rail stations. Maplewood’s Sustainability Commission drives the community’s sustainability practices. A Greenhouse Gas Study was undertaken in 2013 with funding and staff support from the U.S. Green Building Council. In 2015, Maplewood took part in the EPA Green Power Community Challenge. The challenge helped the city establish goals for reducing their carbon footprint. The community embraced the challenge and working together, they not only met the 3% goal, they exceeded it and Maplewood’s green energy consumption is over 5%. The Nation’s First Green Dining District is in Maplewood. More than 25% of the area’s qualified restaurants committed to single stream recycling; reducing waste; phasing in CFL’s and/or LED’s; and banning indoor smoking, Styrofoam, and #6 plastic. Take a self-guided tour at: www.cityofmaplewood.com/gdd. A new firehouse, planned for construction in 2016, will be certified LEED Silver. The Maplewood Richmond Heights School District is a leader in sustainability education. The curriculum includes gardening, recycling and aquaculture. The district’s efforts helped win the EPA Green Power Challenge. | |
Talent, OR Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 4,811,813 |
| Percentage Green Power | 9.4% |
| Participation Rate | 16% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Pacific Power, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | December 2015 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 12/23/2015 |
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| Community Profile Talent is located in the scenic Rogue River Valley in Southern Oregon. It is home to 6,200 residents and boasts a historic, tight-knit community. Talent was named an EPA Green Power Community in 2015 in conjunction with the city's decision to begin purchasing renewable energy for 20 percent of its total electricity use. The city's leadership in sustainability is reflected within the broader community by residents, businesses and other organizations which support renewable energy through Pacific Power's Blue Sky program at a rate of 9.3 percent of the community's total electricity use. “This is a remarkable recognition for the City of Talent. This incredible honor should signify for the citizens of Talent, that the City is committed to participating with actionable solutions that will serve to reduce our community’s reliance on fossil fuels, and move Talent residents toward greater responsibility with our consumption of finite resources", said Mayor Darby Stricker. | |
Moab Area, UT Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 4,591,434 |
| Percentage Green Power | 3.8% |
| Participation Rate | 12% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Rocky Mountain Power, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | August 2004 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/19/2016 |
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| Community Profile The City of Moab is located in southeast Utah along the banks of the Colorado River between Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Nearly three percent of the total electricity consumed in Moab comes from clean wind energy, with approximately 15 percent of the community participating in Moab's green power purchasing program. "If our community can make a difference by our participation, just think what a difference it would make if every community participated in some kind of green power program," said Mayor Dave Sakrison. "Moab's citizens care about the environment and are proud to be recognized as the first EPA Green Power Community in the nation." | |
Ross, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 4,527,325 |
| Percentage Green Power | 46.9% |
| Participation Rate | 72% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Marin Clean Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | January 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/1/2016 |
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| Community Profile The Community of Ross is a member of Marin Clean Energy, a local "Community Choice" initiative that operates MCE. Marin Clean Energy is an alternative renewable electricity provider, bringing local residents and businesses a choice for their electric service. In addition to green power procurement, Marin Clean Energy facilitates programs to encourage energy efficiency measures and local distributed generation (Feed-In Tariff and Net Energy Metering). | |
Belvedere, CA Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 3,621,401 |
| Percentage Green Power | 48.9% |
| Participation Rate | 74% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Marin Clean Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | January 2013 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 8/1/2016 |
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| Community Profile The Community of Belvedere is a member of Marin Clean Energy, a local "Community Choice" initiative that operates MCE. Marin Clean Energy is an alternative renewable electricity provider, bringing local residents and businesses a choice for their electric service. In addition to green power procurement, Marin Clean Energy facilitates programs to encourage energy efficiency measures and local distributed generation (Feed-In Tariff and Net Energy Metering). | |
Edmonston, MD Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 1,490,341 |
| Percentage Green Power | 8% |
| Participation Rate | |
| Provider(s) | WGL Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | April 2011 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 7/2/2015 |
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Cannon Beach, OR Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 1,318,641 |
| Percentage Green Power | 5.1% |
| Participation Rate | 10% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Pacific Power, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | May 2007 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/19/2016 |
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Brookeville, MD Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 937,200 |
| Percentage Green Power | 22.7% |
| Participation Rate | 38% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | WGL Energy, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | August 2010 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 7/6/2015 |
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| Community Profile Brookeville is a historic Maryland community founded in 1794 and incorporated in 1808. During the War of 1812, when British troops burned the White House, President James Madison sought refuge in Brookeville on August 26, 1814. Today the Town of Brookeville has 55 individual properties and approximately 135 residents. The municipality and its residents use renewable energy for about half of their total power usage. Several years ago the Brookeville Commissioners appointed an Energy Advisory Committee to investigate ways in which the town might support sustainable growth and reduce its energy consumption. An outgrowth of that committee’s activities led to a sustained effort on the part of several of its members to challenge both the municipality and the community to purchase wind energy. Recent pricing which resulted in lower cost for wind energy has made that effort easier. Michael Acierno, President of the Commissioners has stated that “being a member of the EPA’s Green Power Partnership provides Brookeville the opportunity to more widely promote our commitment to renewable energy sources and the resulting environmental and economic advantages”. | |
Springdale, UT Community
| Annual Green Power Usage (kWh) | 902,372 |
| Percentage Green Power | 5.7% |
| Participation Rate | 13% (Reflects the percentage of residents and businesses in the community choosing to use green power for a portion of their electricity use) |
| Provider(s) | Rocky Mountain Power, On-site Generation |
| Green Power Community Since | October 2008 |
| Latest Annual Report Received On | 5/20/2016 |
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| Community Profile The Town of Springdale is the gateway to Zion National Park in Southwest Utah. In this role, the Town welcomes nearly 3 million visitors to Springdale each year and seeks to do its part to become a more environmentally sustainable community. The Town of Springdale became a Green Power Community in 2008 through the efforts of many residents and community partners. The Green Springdale Initiative, which began in 2007, seeks to continue this effort to provide education about, and promote the use of, renewable energy. Many of the Town’s events and activities have a renewable energy focus. The Town of Springdale purchases 20 percent (128,400 kWh) of the total power used in Town operations through the local utility wind power program and has installed 54 kW in solar generation capacity to offset a significant portion of power used in Town utility operations. | |
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