OPEN DEL REY

Launched on the two-year anniversary of Al Gore's clean energy challenge to America, the Del Rey Green Power Community is an effort to promote certified and affordable green power options to the community and recognize local businesses who are switching to green power. Sign the petition and urge Del Rey to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2018.


Sign the Green Power Petition

Urge Del Rey to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2018:

Receive a Free Solar Assessment

Signup to receive a free solar assessment and learn how you can power your home or business with clean, renewable energy from the Sun.

Not in Del Rey? Learn more about other neighborhoods participating in the GoSolar 2010 group-purchasing program.

Earn Rewards for Reducing Your Home Energy

Join the Del Rey Green Power Community group on EarthAid.net and get rewarded for your home energy savings.



100% Clean Electricity by 2018

On July 17, 2008 Al Gore challenged America to produce 100% of our electricity from energy sources with zero carbon emissions - and to do so within 10 years.

Green Power Choices

Electricity generated from renewable energy resources with low environmental impact can be purchased in Del Rey:

  1. Renewable Energy Credits - individuals and organizations can buy rights to renewable electricity generated on their behalf. Credits can be purchased for your home or business from certified retailers at rates ranging from $0.005/kWh to $0.03/kWh or more. Renewable energy credits (REC's) can also be given as gifts.
  2. On-site Generation - federal, state, and local funding is available for installing on-site solar panels, wind turbines, and fuel cells. Solar electricity is often cheaper than conventional electricity and offers a predictable fixed price over the life of the system.
  3. LADWP Green Power - renewable electricity consisting of 25% small hydro-electric and 75% wind power may be purchased from LADWP for a premium of $0.03/kWh. Signup as residential and small non-residential or medium and large non-residential.

Green Power Purchasing Benefits

The electricity you purchase can be a major source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Buying green power can help:

  • Reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
  • Avoid future electricity price increases
  • Generate customer and employee pride and positive publicity
  • Demonstrate civic leadership

Green Power Purchasers

Leading Del Rey businesses are purchasing green power to help support the development of renewable energy while also helping protect the environment.

FedEx Office is a founding EPA Green Power Partner and was selected by the EPA as a Green Power Partner of the Year in 2002 and has won multiple Green Power Leadership Awards. Read more.
 
Purchasing renewable energy and supporting green power are two important measures Starbucks is taking to reduce its contribution to climate change. Currently, 25% of the energy in company-operated stores comes from renewable sources. Read more.
 

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