May 21 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently ranked PECO WIND fifth in the list of top ten green power programs based on total number of customers. The announcement is part of the DOE's annual ranking of leading utility green power programs. More than 800 utilities across the Unites States now offer voluntary programs allowing customers to choose electricity generated from renewable resources such as wind and solar.
“We are so pleased with the Department of Energy’s ranking and recognition of PECO WIND,” said Denis O’Brien, president and CEO of PECO. “We believe in providing our customers with many choices, including a choice in how their electricity is generated. We, along with the nearly 40,000 customers who have chosen PECO WIND, understand the importance of investing in electricity generated by alternate methods.”
Since its launch in May 2004, PECO WIND has become one of the largest and fastest growing green power programs in the country. The 2007 environmental benefit is the same as planting about 12 million trees or not driving 157 million miles. Provided through a partnership with wind energy marketer Community Energy, Inc., PECO WIND is a clean, environmentally-friendly wind power option for customers.
Brent Alderfer, president of Community Energy, Inc., PECO’s wind energy supply partner, said: “The PECO WIND program leads the field in so many ways, it’s not surprising to see it continue to be listed on the Department of Energy’s top 10 programs. PECO and its customers have put Pennsylvania on the map with new, clean wind generation.”