2006 Green-e Energy Verification Report Reveals Significant Increase In Certified Renewable Energy Sales




	Green-e Certified Sales Nearly Double Over Previous Year–10 Million MWh in 2006 Green-e Energy certified 63 percent of the renewable energy sold to end-use customers on the U.S. voluntary market SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF (November 29, 2007)—The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) announced today the release of the 2006 Green-e Energy Verification Report, which highlights Green-e Certified renewable energy sales in 2006. The report shows an almost 90 percent increase in total sales volume over the previous year, equivalent to nearly 10 million MWh of renewable energy generation. Nearly 114,000 MWh were purchased or generated by companies participating in Green-e Marketplace, demonstrating their commitment to certified renewable energy. "Certified renewable energy sales continue to grow rapidly, as the overall market for renewable energy increases and interest in renewable energy expands throughout the country. Purchasers of renewable energy are going above and beyond to drive the development of renewable capacity nationwide," said Jan Hamrin, President of CRS. "With this increased interest and growth in renewable energy—as well as climate change—the need for independent verification becomes ever more important to ensure that voluntary purchases are leading to a real improvement in our environment and energy supply." Green-e Energy is the nation’s leading renewable electricity certification program, providing independent, third party verification to ensure renewable energy products meet strict environmental and consumer-protection standards set through a collaborative stakeholder-review process with environmentalists, consumer advocates, and energy experts. Providers of Green-e Certified renewable energy undergo an annual verification audit to document that they purchased or generated enough renewable energy in quantity and type to match their marketing claims and meet customer demand. The 2006 verification results represent renewable energy sales from 175 marketers, utilities, distributors, and electricity service providers. Highlights of the 2006 Green-e Energy Verification Report include: Nearly 10 million MWh of Green-e Certified renewable energy products were sold in 2006, up nearly 90% from 2005 Sales of Green-e Certified RECs to residential and commercial customers doubled from 2005, representing 4.5 million MWh of generation Green-e certified 63% of the renewable energy sold to end-use customers in the voluntary renewable energy market. Electronic copies of the Green-e 2006 Verification Report are available on the Green-e Publications page. About Green-e Energy Launched in 1997, Green-e Energy is the nation's leading independent certification and verification program for renewable energy. This voluntary consumer-protection program verifies superior, certified renewable energy options offered by utilities and marketers in the retail market. Three types of renewable energy options are eligible for Green-e Energy certification: competitive electricity products, utility green pricing programs, and renewable energy certificates (RECs).To learn more about certified renewable energy available in all 50 states, visit: www.green-e.org, or call 415-561-2100. About the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e is a program of the Center for Resource Solutions, a national nonprofit with global impact. CRS brings forth expert responses to climate change issues with the speed and effectiveness necessary to provide real-time solutions. Its leadership through collaboration and environmental innovation builds policies and consumer-protection mechanisms in renewable energy, greenhouse gas reductions, and energy efficiency that foster healthy and sustained growth in national and international markets. To learn more about CRS, visit: www.resource-solutions.org. Contact Jeff Swenerton CRS Communications Director 415-561-2119 jeff@resource-solutions.org ###