Green Power
Would you like the power to help the environment?
Are you concerned about Georgia's natural resources and our environment? Like most of our customers, Irwin EMC believes strongly that we should be stewards of the earth. That is why we are developing cleaner, more environmentally sound energy through a program called Green Power EMC. For the first time in Georgia, customers can choose how their electricity is generated.
The energy will be available to Irwin EMC members in blocks of 150 kwh per month. Since the costs to create green power are higher than those of traditional generation, a small premium of around $4 per month will be charged for each green power block.
What is green power?
Green power is electricity generated from renewable resources that are more environmentally friendly than some traditional power sources. The first projects Green Power EMC will use include biomass, specifically methane gas reclaimed from landfills. Landfill gas comes form the natural breakdown of wastes at the landfill site. The gas is collected and used to generate electricity. Typically the gas is wasted; in most landfills it's just burned off to prevent explosions.
Now you have the power to make a difference in our environment
We are currently accepting requests for green power, since the number of blocks is limited. Billing will begin when the first green power is generated.
You can find more information by visiting Green Power EMC. Call (229) 468-7415, ext. 2311 or email Hope Paulk to sign up for your block of green power today.
Learn about the Sun Power for Schools initiative, a partnership with Irwin EMC and Irwin County School System.
Green-e Energy was established by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions to provide information and an objective standard for consumers to compare renewable energy options, and to verify that consumers get what they pay for. For more information on Green-e Energy certification requirements, call 1-888-63-GREEN or log on to www.green-e.org.
Price, Terms, and Conditions |
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Overview: Irwin Electric Membership Corporation Green Power program is certified by Green-e Energy, which requires companies to provide their customers with this notice of Price, Terms and Conditions of service. From the time you receive this, you have three (3) business days to change your mind about purchasing Green Power from Irwin EMC. You may cancel your agreement to purchase Green Power from Irwin EMC by calling the Customer Service Center (see number below) or writing to the billing address listed below.
About Green-e: For more information about Green-e Energy, write Green-e Energy, Presidio Building 97 Arguello Ave., PO Box 29512, San Francisco, CA 94129 or log onto www.green-e.org, or call toll-free 1-888-63-GREEN.
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Company: |
Irwin Electric Membership Corporation
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Whom should I contact for more information? |
Irwin EMC Irwin EMC Customer Service Center: (229) 468-7415 Irwin EMC Green Power website: www2.irwinemc.com/greenpower.aspx Address: Irwin EMC 915 West 4th St. P O Box 125 Ocilla, Georgia 31774
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How will I be billed? |
You will see an additional line item on your monthly bill for your Green Power purchase from Irwin EMC.
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How will my bill be calculated? |
All Irwin EMC members are eligible to purchase Green Power from Irwin EMC on a “first come, first served” basis. Irwin EMC Green Power is available to members in blocks of 150 kWh for an additional fee of $4.00 each month.
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How much will my total electricity service cost, including utility charges? |
Based on a monthly average usage of 500 kWh and the purchase of one, 150 kWh Green Power block, the following table provides you an estimate of your 2008 monthly electricity bill. Your actual bill will vary based on your use of electricity.
2008 Monthly Electricity Cost $ 52.50 Green Power Premium $ 4.00 Total: $ 56.50
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Will my rates change over time? |
The existing rate structure for your Irwin EMC Green Power service is presently fixed and determined by Board action. Many factors control this cost however we feel it will only change when contract conditions change or new, more costly, renewable resources are added to the program and we must adjust the price to account for the increased price of the new generation.
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What sources will be used in my certified product?
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Please refer to the Product Content Label below.
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If I want to terminate this agreement/ contract, what is the early termination fee?
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There is no cost associated with terminating participation in Irwin EMC Green Power program. |
What length of agreement/ contract is required?
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No contract is required. |
What other fees might I be charged? |
There are no other fees associated with participation in Irwin EMC Green Power program.
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PROSPECTIVE (2010) PRODUCT CONTENT LABEL1 |
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The product is sold in blocks of 150 kilowatt-hours (kWh). The product will be made up of the following renewable resources. |
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Green-e Energy Certified New2 Renewables in Irwin EMC Power Green Power Program |
Generation Location |
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-Biomass |
100% |
Fayette, Taylor, and Rabun Counties, Georgia |
-Geothermal |
0% |
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-Eligible hydroelectric3 |
0% |
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-Solar |
0% |
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-Wind |
0% |
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TOTAL |
100% |
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1. These figures reflect the power that we have contracted to provide. Actual figures may vary according to resource availability. We will annually report to you the actual resource mix of the electricity you purchased during the preceding year.
2. New Renewables come from generation facilities that first began commercial operation on or after January 1, 1997. 3. Eligible hydroelectric facilities are defined in the Green-e Energy National Standard (http://www.green-e.org/getcert_re_stan.shtml) and include facilities certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) (www.lowimpacthydro.org); facilities that are run-of-the-river hydropower facilities with a total rated nameplate capacity equal to or less than 5 MW; and facilities comprised of a turbine in a pipeline or a turbine in an irrigation canal.
For comparison, the current average mix of resources supplying Irwin EMC includes: Coal (38.2%), Nuclear (11%), Oil (0%), Natural Gas (48.4%), Hydroelectric (0.1%), and Other (2.3%).
The average home in the United States uses 900 kWh per month. [Source: U.S. EPA]
For specific information about this electricity product, please contact Irwin EMC, (229) 468-7415, hpaulk@irwinemc.com
Green-e Energy certifies that Irwin Electric Membership Corporation Green Power Program meets the minimum environmental and consumer protection standards established by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions. For more information on Green-e Energy certification requirements, call 1-888-63-GREEN or log on to www.green-e.org . |
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