Cleaner air Clearer waters     Healthier Earth Switch to   Renewable             Energy Purchasing your utility's green power option will significantly reduce your environmental impact. Read on for more information on why green power is a good deal for you, the environment, and the Northwest's economy.

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A short Q&A:

Is renewable energy reliable?
Don't worry; your lights won't even flicker when you "go green." The blocks of green power you purchase are investments in renewable energy. The energy you currently use in your home will be supplemented with renewable sources, and you will have the same reliability and quality that you would if you were not buying renewables, but without creating air pollution.

Will switching to green power make a difference? Yes! Until now, the Northwest has relied largely on electricity generated from hydropower dams and on polluting and dangerous sources like coal and nuclear. The costs are high. Blocked rivers threaten fish survival. Smog, acid rain and other pollutants cause environmental damage and sickness. Increasing the use of fossil fuels now threatens the climate itself. Your choices can change the destructive trend – and clear the way for clean, renewable energy.

The long-term benefits of renewable energy are well worth your investment of a little time and money. Choosing cleaner electricity may add a small amount to your monthly bill. For the price of a single fast-food meal you can invest in a renewable energy future – ensuring the quality of our air, water and ecosystems, and the health of your family.

The average household in the Northwest uses 1,000 kWh of power a month; businesses use much more. Purchasing one 100 kWh block of wind power each month for one year prevents creating 1,680 pounds of carbon dioxide, the leading global warming gas. This has the same environmental benefits as:

* Not driving the average car 1,800 miles or
* Planting at least one-third acre of trees .

Your power purchasing descisions make a real difference.

What do you get when you buy green power? You continue to get reliable electricity, but that energy comes from a cleaner pool of resources. Electricity is distributed on a grid system. That means energy from a variety of companies and generators are pooled together before being distributed to consumers.

When you choose renewable energy, you’re ordering electric providers to pour more clean energy – and less dirty energy – into the pool. Your demand drains dollars away from the heavy polluters and works toward reducing environmental damage.

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This special secion of RNP's web site is designed to make it easier for you to learn about green power and make the switch to clean, renewable energy. If you don't find the answer to your questions in the following documents, please email us or call 503-223-4544.