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Workshop Item # 19 June 1, 2011 ProgramDiscussion of the Green Tag
Discussion of the Green Tag Program 2 and individualsMarkets to public utilities, businesses, government agencies − profit organization-Non− Foundation (BEF)Green Tags purchased from
Bonneville Environmental •Through the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)•reduce their environmental impactGreen Tag Program began as a way for individuals to •Background /
History
New Information Discussion of the Green Tag Program 3 By 2014 the District will be at 40% for renewable resources•resources by 2020New legislation requires 33% of power to be from renewable
•renewable resourcesDistrict currently purchases 27% of its power from •Two withdrawals 2011 (8 current participants)•up June 2009-Last sign•10 total participants•Voluntary Green Tag
Program began at the request of •
New Information Discussion of the Green Tag Program 4$7,930.00 spent on Green Tag purchases− 793 Green Tags have been purchased•participants75% of Green Tags purchased by two commercial
•Program not heavily utilized•
Fiscal Impact Discussion of the Green Tag Program 5 per yearThe cost to administer the program is approximately $2,600 •Cost to participate is $0.02 per kilowatt hour of usage•
Recommendation Discussion of the Green Tag Program 6 Receive this report and provide comments•Staff recommendation is to discontinue the program•