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Renewable Energy Certificates
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You can offset the polluting effects of your energy use by supporting the development of clean renewable energy. Most traditional power generation relies on burning fossil fuel. Every time we replace existing power with wind, solar or another renewable resource, your electricity pool becomes a little cleaner and that benefits everyone.
What is a REC? For every kilowatt hour of electricity a clean power facility generates, a REC for one-kilowatt hour is generated. A clean power facility can sell both commodities together as "renewable electricity" or sell the electricity as "generic" electricity to one buyer and the RECs to other buyers. Because all delivered electricity is the same, ownership of RECs and an equal amount of ANY electricity is legally deemed to be ownership of renewable electricity. Simply put, you continue buying electricity from your utility and purchase RECs to claim renewable power use for your home or business. RECs will NOT replace your current electricity, but rather offset any carbon emissions generated as a result of your use.
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