U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Federal Energy Management Program

Information Resources on Purchasing Renewable Power

The resources below provide details about renewable power purchasing. The resources are organized by:

• Publications
• Green Power Network Resources
• Additional Federal Programs
• Energy Incentives and Utility Programs

Publications

The following publications outline resources and processes for purchasing renewable power:

• Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Quick Guide: Guide for Federal agencies considering REC purchases to fulfill Federal renewable energy requirements.

• Guide to Purchasing Green Power: Guide for organizations considering the merits of buying green power, as well as those that have decided to buy green power but need help with the purchasing process.

• Renewable Resources for Federal Agencies: Brochure describing Western Area Power Administration's program for purchasing power from renewable energy resources. The Western Area Power Administration, in cooperation with FEMP, created a renewable energy options program to increase the options available to Federal agencies.

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Green Power Network Resources

The Green Power Network is an important resource for Federal agencies interested in purchasing renewable power. The following links provide information and resources:

• Green Power Network: Offering resources and information on purchasing and marketing green power. Contact your utility representative to find out whether your serving utility has a green power program.

• Buying Green Power: Frequently asked questions on renewable power purchasing offered by the Green Power Network.

• Renewable Energy Certificates: Information on renewable energy certificate purchasing and marketing, as well as a list of suppliers, presented by the Green Power Network.

• Green Power Monthly E-mail Update: Monthly e-mail newsletter about green power offered by the Green Power Network.

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Additional Federal Programs

The following Federal agencies and programs offer renewable energy purchasing resources and assistance to other Federal agencies:

• DLA Energy Electricity Branch: Resource to help procure competitive retail electricity for Government installations throughout the United States.

• Western Area Power Administration: Resource page outlining renewable resources for Federal agencies offered by the Western Area Power Administration.

• Western Area Power Administration's Green Power and Market Research News: Weekly electronic news service covering green power, renewable energy, and market research strategies.

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green Power Partnership: Contains educational information about green power benefits, leaders, and how to participate in the partnership.

• EPA Climate Leaders Program: Industry-Government partnership aimed at developing comprehensive climate change strategies, tactics, and results.

• EPA Green Power Equivalency Calculator: Helps better communicate green power purchases, translating kilowatt-hours purchased into more understandable terms.

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Energy Incentives and Utility Programs

The following resources outline energy incentive, demand response, and other utility programs available to Federal agencies:

• Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE): Information about renewable energy tax incentives, grants, loans, rebates, and industrial recruitment information on a state-by-state basis.

• FEMP Energy Incentive Program Listing: Outlines energy incentive programs and demand response programs, updated annually, tailored for Federal agencies on a state-by-state basis.

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