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AUDUBON SOCIETY OF PORTLAND "GOES GREEN"
AND SIGNS
UP FOR 100 PERCENT RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY
Encourages Additional Sign-ups for PGE’s and Pacific Power’s
Renewable Power Options through New Member Outreach
Portland,
OR July 2, 2003 Audubon Society of Portland announced today
that it is now purchasing electricity that is made from 100 percent
renewable sources at its main and Marmot campuses. The Audubon Society
of Portland also announced a new member outreach program, in agreement
with Renewable Northwest Project, Green Mountain Energy Company,
Pacific Power and Portland General Electric (PGE), to spur additional
signups for renewable energy.
By purchasing
100 percent renewable energy from PGE, the Audubon Society of Portland
is preventing more than 14 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) production
(nearly 29,000 pounds) each year, as much as a car makes in nearly
32,000 miles. It would take almost 10 acres of trees an entire year
to remove that amount of CO2 from the air.
"As consumers
we have the power to directly impact air quality as well as our
dependency upon fossil fuels by purchasing renewable energy. This
outreach partnership is a great way for Audubon Society of Portland
and its membership to affect positive change," said Tammi Miller,
conservation committee member, Audubon Society of Portland.
The Audubon
Society of Portland also has joined with the Renewable Northwest
Project (RNP), a regional non-profit promoting solar, wind, and
geothermal energy, to create an outreach program to further support
renewable energy in Portland. Through this program, the Audubon
Society of Portland is educating thousands of members about the
benefits of renewable energy and encouraging them to sign up for
one of the three renewable energy options offered by both PGE and
Pacific Power.
"Audubon Society
of Portland is making a great commitment in support of renewable
energy with both their purchase through PGE and their outreach efforts,"
said Rachel Shimshak, director of the Renewable Northwest Project.
"Portland Audubon and other environmental groups have allowed us
to reach a significant number of consumers with information about
renewable energy."
"We are honored
to be working with such a prestigious organization to promote and
advance renewable energy in Oregon," said Karen Norris, Oregon program
director for Green Mountain Energy Company. "Audubon Society of
Portland’s support of renewable energy helps keep Oregon clean by
reducing the organization’s share of CO2 emissions from electricity
use. Buying cleaner electricity and encouraging its members to do
the same is consistent with Audubon’s mission as an environmental
steward."
"The Audubon
Society of Portland is a leader as more environmentally conscious
organizations choose a ‘green’ power supply," said Thor Hinckley,
PGE’s renewable products manager. "We’re very pleased to support
the society by meeting its renewable energy needs."
Audubon Society
of Portland’s outreach activities include articles in its monthly
newsletter, the Audubon Warbler; sign-up sheets and information
at the organization’s administrative offices, as well as a special
section on the website www.audubonportland.org/renew.html that educates
members about their renewable energy options and links to enrollment
information.
Since March
1, 2002, Oregonians have been able to choose from three renewable
power options: Renewable Usage Green Mountain Energy‚ Electricity;
Habitat Green Mountain Energy‚ Salmon-Friendly Plan; and Fixed
Renewable PGE’s Clean Windsm and Pacific Power’s Blue Skysm wind
power. Customer sign-ups for the utilities’ renewable energy offerings
have more than quadrupled. Between Pacific Power and PGE over 37,000
Oregonians have signed up for one of the three renewable power options.
As part of the
Renewable Northwest Project’s outreach program, the Audubon Society
of Portland will receive $15 for each enrollment in one of these
renewable options through the Audubon Society of Portland program.(1)
There are three ways Oregon PGE and Pacific Power customers can
sign up for renewable power through the Audubon Society of Portland
program(2):
- Through the
mail: Download the Audubon Society of Portland brochure available
at http://www.audubonportland.org/renew.html,
print out the form, fill it out and mail it to: Renewable Northwest
Project, 917 SW Oak St., Ste. 303, Portland, OR 97205-2214; or
fax it to: 502-223-4554
- Via the web:
Enroll online through Pacific Power's web site: www.
pacificpower.net, and choose "Audubon Society of Portland"
from the drop-down list on the form; or through PGE’s web site:
www.PortlandGeneral.com/PowerOptions,
and entering the promotion code "Audubon".
- By phone:
Just call Pacific Power at 1-800-769-3717 or PGE at 1-800-542-8818
and tell them you've been referred to renewable power through
Audubon Society of Portland.
About The
Audubon Society of Portland
Founded in 1902, ASoP is the largest affiliated chapter of the National
Audubon Society, with over 10,000 members, 24 regular staff, additional
seasonal staff, and more than 1,000 volunteers. Our mission statement
describes our philosophy: Audubon Society of Portland promotes the
enjoyment, understanding and protection of native birds, wildlife
and their habitats. We focus on our local community and the Pacific
North West. To accomplish its mission, ASoP sponsors education programs
and field trips, provides leadership on important conservation issues
both locally and state-wide, including important initiatives on
urban conservation, runs a wildlife rehabilitation facility, owns
and manages wildlife sanctuaries, and operates a natural history
bookstore and gift shop. Visit us online at www.audubonportland.org.
About The
Renewable Northwest Project
The Renewable Northwest Project is an environmental, non-profit
organization promoting renewable energy projects and policies in
Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Visit online at www.RNP.org.
About Pacific
Power Pacific Power
serves 520,000 Oregon customers as part of its six-state PacifiCorp
network that serves 1.5 million customers with safe, reliable electric
service. The company includes environmental sustainability in its
mission and works to contain the environmental impact of activities
and demonstrate environmental care in the communities it serves.
Find out more about Pacific Power’s energy options by visiting pacificpower.net
or by calling 1.800.769.3717.
About Portland
General Electric
Portland General Electric (PGE) is a recognized leader in the utility
industry with more than a century of experience delivering safe
and reliable electricity. PGE serves more than 740,000 retail customers
in northwest Oregon and wholesale customers throughout the western
United States. The company supports the community through a variety
of innovative philanthropic, volunteer and environmental stewardship
efforts. Visit PGE on the Web at PortlandGeneral.com.
About Green
Mountain Energy Company
Founded in 1997 to "change the way power is made", Green Mountain
Energy Company (www.greenmountain.com)
sells cleaner electricity generated from sources such as wind, solar,
water, geothermal, biomass and natural gas to residential, business,
institutional and governmental customers. Green Mountain Energy
Company is the nation’s largest and fastest growing retail provider
of cleaner electricity. The company is based in Austin, Texas.
(1)PGE
and Pacific Power’s Oregon customers who sign up must meet utility
eligibility criteria and successfully enroll before donation is
made.
(2)Customers will not have electricity from a specific renewable
generation facility delivered directly to their home or business,
but are purchasing geothermal and wind-generated power to be delivered
to their region.
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