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What is the intent of EA credit 6 Green Power
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To encourage the development and use of grid-source, renewable energy technologies on a net zero pollution basis.
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How is EA credit 6 Green Power different from EA Credit 2 On-Site Renewable Energy?
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Credit 6 is grid based and Credit 2 is on-site
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What is Green-e Energy
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Voluntary certification and verification program for renewable energy products
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How long must the renewable energy contract be to get credit?
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2 years
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When can this credit be implemented?
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At any stage.
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How much energy must be renewable to get credit?
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35%
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Is the percentage of energy based on quantity or cost?
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It is based on quantity as measured in Credit 1 or the DOE commercial building consumption survey database.
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How many points are earned for EA Credit 6 Green Power?
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2
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Name the Environmental Benefit of Green Power?
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Reduce pollution from fossil based fuels.
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What are some of the renewable energies that are considered Green Power?
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Solar, Water, Wind, Biomass, and Geothermal
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Why would water power not be considered Green Power?
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Large scale hydro power can be very destructive to the environment.
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Why would biomass power not be considered Green Power?
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Not processed properly their combustion can degrade the air.
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Is the Green Power required to be certified?
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Yes, by Green e- Energy program or it's equivalent
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What are the two ways to implement Green Power
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1. Purchase a 2 year contract for 35% from a Green e Certified Provider
2. Enroll in utility companies Green-e accredited program for a 2 years and 35% 2. Purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) for the equivalent of 35% of 2 years annual energy consumption |
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Can an owner sell their Green Power instead of using it?
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No, the power must be retained or retired.
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What are the two Green Power Compliance Paths?
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1. Design energy cost
Use x 35% x 2 years = amount required 2. Default Electricity Consumption |
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Is exemplary performance is available for Green Power?
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Yes if you purchase 100% of electricity from renewable resources.
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What is a synonym of Green Power?
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Renewable Energy
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What is renewable energy?
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Energy that comes from sources that are not depleted by use.
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What is a REC?
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tradable commodities representing proof that a unit of electricity was generated from a renewable resource.
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