Green-e Audit Report Reveals Significant Annual Growth in Green Power
Source: GreenBiz.com
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2004 - Sales of certified renewable energy grew substantially during 2002, according to a new report from the Center for Resource Solutions.
Its Annual Verification Report shows positive growth in certified renewable energy retail sales, supply, and pollution benefits in 2002. The report shows over 1.9 million megawatt-hours of certified renewable resources procured in 2002 -- a doubling over 2001. “Green-e” certified products sold in 2002 resulted in a pollution benefit of over 1.2 million tons of avoided carbon dioxide (CO2), a major contributor to global warming.
“The sharp increase in certified renewable energy volume is a positive sign that green power markets are on the rise,” said Jan Hamrin, CRS Executive Director. “Our independent verification confirmed that...(Full article)
A personal quest to promote the use of wind energy and hydrogen technology in the Great Lakes area of the United States. The Great Lakes area is in a unique position to become an energy exporting region through these and other renewable energy technologies. *Update 2014: Just do it everywhere - Dan*
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