Apr 21 2008
Customers looking to make a green choice have a new energy option in Dayton Power and Light's (DP+L) Green Pricing program. By participating in this program, customers can support the continued development of renewable electric energy resources, such as wind, solar and landfill gas.
“Renewable energy, used on a broad scale, is a relatively new trend in our industry,” said Paul Barbas, president and chief executive officer of DP&L. “Our Green Pricing program is a convenient and simple approach for customers to support the further development of a new breed of renewable generation. We are pleased that we were able to work with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to offer this environmentally friendly alternative.”
DP&L’s new Green Pricing program helps make a difference in the environment by supporting the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) that come from renewable sources of electric power generation. One REC is produced when one megawatt hour of certified renewable electricity is created by a renewable energy generator. The REC is then sold to a buyer, such as an individual or an organization, which in turn helps to support the generation of renewable energy.
When customers purchase green pricing blocks from DP&L, they are supporting DP&L’s acquisition of RECs. DP&L will acquire RECs according to overall demand for the program.
To participate, DP&L customers must buy a minimum of two green pricing blocks (2 blocks @ $1.00 each) equal to 200 kilowatt hours. Customers have the option to make a one-time purchase or establish an automatic monthly purchase amount.