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Americans Are Willing to Pay More for Clean Energy |
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Opponents of renewable energy often attack solar and wind power for being more expensive, believing that coal and natural gas are simply too cheap not to burn. But a new study shows that not only do most Americans support clean energy, they’re willing to pay $162 more each year in electricity bills if it means more of the country’s power comes from wind and solar power plants.
The germ of this study came from President Obama’s State of the Union speech in 2011, when he called for Congress to pass a clean energy standardthat would require 80 percent of the country’s power to come from clean energy sources by 2035. The idea caught the attention of Matthew Kotchen, one of the study’s three authors. At the time he wondered, “What does clean energy actually mean, and is there support for it?”
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Last Updated ( Monday, 14 May 2012 19:17 )
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Rooftop solar project located at the San Rafael airport |
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Friday, 11 May 2012 10:35 |
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MARIN
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SAN RAFAEL—The Marin Energy Authority (MEA), which administers the Marin Clean Energy program, is
hosting a press conference on Wednesday, May 17 at the San Rafael Airport to announce plans for a
rooftop solar project located at the San Rafael airport. This is the first power purchase agreement to
come out of MEA’s local feed‐in tariff (FIT) program and will provide power for Marin Clean Energy
electricity customers.
Who: Speakers will include Marin Energy Authority Chair and San Rafael Councilmember Damon
Connolly, Marin Energy Authority Vice Chair and Marin County Supervisor Kathrin Sears, and Bob Herbst,
Manager of the San Rafael Airport.
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SAN RAFAEL—The Marin Energy Authority (MEA), which administers the Marin Clean Energy program, is hosting a press conference on Thursday, May 17 at the San Rafael Airport to announce plans for a rooftop solar project located at the San Rafael airport. This is the first power purchase agreement to come out of MEA’s local feed‐in tariff (FIT) program and will provide power for Marin Clean Energy electricity customers. Who: Speakers will include Marin Energy Authority Chair and San Rafael Councilmember Damon Connolly, Marin Energy Authority Vice Chair and Marin County Supervisor Kathrin Sears, and Bob Herbst, Manager of the San Rafael Airport.
The press conference will announce plans for a local solar installation.
Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
San Rafael Airport Hangar Building 100 at 400 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
Additional Details: This press conference will have excellent photo opportunities inside a hangar with an airplane and solar panels on display.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 11 May 2012 23:22 )
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Read more: Rooftop solar project located at the San Rafael airport
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Governor Browns New Executive Order on Energy Efficiency for State Buildings |
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WHEREAS green building practices use energy, water, and materials efficiently throughout the building life cycle, enhance indoor and outdoor air quality, improve the health, productivity, and working lives of state employees, incorporate environmentally preferable products, and substantially reduce the costs and environmental impacts associated with operating State buildings; and
WHEREAS energy and water efficiency improvements in State buildings and operations save the State money and boost California’s economy by investing in green technology companies and green jobs; and
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Marin Energy rolls out to all of Marin |
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SAN RAFAEL—Two years ago the Marin Energy Authority “flipped the switch” and began serving about 7,000 Marin customers, putting an unprecedented percentage of “green electrons” on the California grid on behalf of our customers. Since that historic day, MEA has procured an ever-increasing amount of renewable electricity through its Marin Clean Energy program, gradually enrolling more customers.
Marin Clean Energy is now available to all Marin residents and businesses who have three choices, at competitive rates:
- PG&E, with 20% renewables in their supply portfolio
- Marin Clean Energy Light Green, with 50% renewables
- Marin Clean Energy Deep Green, with 100% renewables
Choice and rate stability matter to most – but the critical driving force behind MCE’s formation was climate change brought on by greenhouse gas emissions. There was growing concern in Marin among residents, scientists, and policy- makers that global warming must be addressed aggressively. Reducing our dependence on foreign and domestic oil and simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a local imperative.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 27 April 2012 14:50 )
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Read more: Marin Energy rolls out to all of Marin
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Sign up for Deep Green NOW! |
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Do something BIG about global warming and help your favorite nonprofit win $1000 bucks too!
Sign up for Deep Green today and vote for your favorite Marin nonprofit listed in the sign-up form here. When we reach 1,000 Deep Green customers we’ll tally up the votes and donate $1,000 to the nonprofit with the most votes.
Choose to power your home or business with Deep Green 100% renewable energy as an alternative to the traditional energy provided by PG&E and help a local nonprofit earn a $1,000 prize! What’s not to love?
Deep Green costs only a penny more per kilowatt-hour than our average rates and for the averageMarin resident. That adds up to about $5 more than our basic rates. Read more about costs here.
You have the power to create a brighter future for all of us, right now.
Deep Green 100% renewable energy costs just a penny more per kilowatt-hour. For the average family of 4, the total additional cost of Deep Green is approximately $5-$10 a month.
All Marin Clean Energy customers, whether you choose Light Green or Deep Green, are subject to our basic rates and PG&E charges.
When you consider the benefits of 100% renewable energy, we think you’ll agree it's worth it. Let’s go green together.
You can also sign up for Deep Green by calling our friendly customer service representatives at (888) 632-3674.
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