Green power

Utilities and Suppliers Acknowledged for Promoting Renewable Energy

September 14, 2009 --
ATLANTA, GA – U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today recognized five leading organizations for advancing the development and use of green energy. The five organizations are being recognized for their exceptional achievements in supporting increased market deployment of renewable energy technologies through green power programs.

These organizations underscore the Obama Administration’s efforts to develop domestic supplies of clean, renewable energy while creating jobs.    » read more »

Annual assessment shows more consumers making clean power choices

April 13, 2009 -- GOLDEN, CO. - The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) today released its annual assessment of leading utility green power programs. Under these voluntary programs, consumers can choose to help support additional electricity production from renewable resources such as wind and solar.    » read more »

March 25, 2009 -- BRIGHTON - Colorado Governor Bill Ritter today joined Vestas executives, the crown prince and princess of Denmark and local leaders at a ground-breaking ceremony for two Vestas manufacturing facilities here that will create 1,350 new jobs.

"Today marks the third straight day of new-job announcements this week, resulting in 1,650 new jobs for Colorado," Gov. Ritter said. "Vestas was one of Colorado's earliest visionaries and pioneers in our New Energy Economy. Thank you, Vestas, for helping to lead Colorado forward and for working with us to develop a sustainable energy future and a sustainable economic future."    » read more »

Highlights Conference Theme of "Building Green Economies"

August 13, 2008 -- Continuing his pledge to cooperate on increasing environmental protection, fighting climate change and building commerce in the U.S.-Mexico border region, California Gov. Schwarzenegger today opened the XXVI Annual Border Governors Conference (BGC) at Universal Studios Hollywood. The XXVI Annual BGC, chaired by Governor Schwarzenegger, will highlight the benefits of building green economies throughout the border region.    » read more »

* Green Power Supplied by Waste Management’s Landfill Gas-to-Energy Plant and TXU Energy Wind Power
* Company Ahead of Schedule to Meet Carbon-Neutrality Commitment

Round Rock, Texas, April 2, 2008 -- Dell is now powering 100 percent of its 2.1 million square-foot global headquarters campus, home to more than 10,000 employees, with 100 percent green power, the latest step in meeting the company’s 2008 carbon neutral commitment.

“It’s time for our industry to take a lead role in creating a clean energy future,” said Paul Bell, president, Dell Americas. “Today, we are challenging every technology company to work with their suppliers and partners in integrating green power and energy-efficient strategies into their operations.”    » read more »

Boston, February 11, 2008 -- Three major companies based in New England—Staples, Inc., State Street Corporation and Pitney Bowes—were among 53 Fortune 500 organizations recently recognized by EPA for taking voluntary steps to purchase and use green power.    » read more »

Intel Corporation Leads Nation as New No. 1 Purchaser

Washington, D.C. - Oct. 22, 2007 – This evening, EPA is recognizing 17 leading organizations that are taking voluntary steps to address climate change by purchasing green power and helping advance the development of the nation’s green power market. This year’s green power purchaser award winners include a mix of Fortune 500 companies, businesses, municipalities and a university.    » read more »