DTE Energy’s GreenCurrents Program Gets National Certification
DETROIT – DTE Energy’s GreenCurrents renewable
energy program has received Green-e certification from the Center for
Resource Solutions, the nation’s leading certification and verification
program for renewable energy.
The Green-e program provides independent, third-party certification to
ensure renewable energy meets strict environmental and consumer protection
standards. DTE Energy joins a network of more than 150 certified Green-e
vendors that market almost 10 million megawatt hours of renewable energy
annually.
“We are extremely proud to join other renewable energy programs around
the country that have received Green-e certification,” said Trevor Lauer,
vice president of retail marketing for DTE Energy. “We recognize how
important it is to our customers to see the program create new,
Michigan-based renewable energy resources for today, and for generations to
come.”
GreenCurrents was introduced last April to give DTE Energy’s Detroit
Edison electric customers the option of “greening up” their power with
renewable energy created from wind, biomass and other environmentally
friendly sources.
“Green-e is happy to welcome DTE Energy to the Green-e Renewable Energy
Certification Program,” said Andrew Nourafshan, Green-e analyst. “We’re
pleased that DTE Energy’s electric customers in Southeast Michigan have
easy access to certified, locally-produced renewable energy from their
local utility.”
Orjiakor Isiogu, chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission
Chairman, said certification of the GreenCurrents program is good news for
Michigan as the state builds on its renewable energy foundation.
“By becoming certified by the Center for Resource Solutions, this
renewable energy program offers its customers assurance that the renewable
energy they are purchasing meets strict standards verified by a third
party,” he said. “It’s exciting to see so many DTE Energy electric
customers – both residential and business – supporting renewable energy by
participating in the company’s GreenCurrents program.”
Providers of Green-e certified renewable energy agree to abide by the
Green-e Code of Conduct and meet strict Green-e disclosure and truth in
advertising requirements. All Green-e marketers undergo an annual
verification audit to document that the company purchased and/or generated
enough quantity and type of renewable energy to meet customer demand and
marketing claims.
Under the GreenCurrents program, DTE Energy’s Detroit Edison electric
customers can select a renewable energy option that best fits their budget.
For as little as $2.50 extra a month, residential customers can purchase a
block of renewable energy that’s equal to 15-20 percent of a typical home’s
monthly electric usage. Customers also can choose to match 100 percent of
their home’s electricity consumption with renewable resources by paying an
extra $10 to $15 per month for a typical household.
Business customers can purchase 1,000 kilowatt hours of green energy
for an extra $20 a month – or match all of their electricity usage with
renewable energy for an additional cost of two cents per kilowatt hour.
Additional information on the GreenCurrents program is available at GreenCurrents.Com
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