Green Power
We have received many inquires about the
availability of "green power" for our members. A
number of our consumers have read about programs
that allow consumers to signup to support the
generation of power from renewable resources.
Poudre Valley and other cooperatives in the
state have passed these requests on to our power
supplier, Tri-State Generation &Transmission
Association, asking them to develop a plan we
could offer to our consumers who would like to
voluntarily support renewable energy resources.
Tri-State has agreed to purchase for resale to
cooperative members a limited amount of
renewable energy, "green power," from wind,
solar, or small-scale, low-head hydro
facilities. Tri-State is committed to obtain
this "green power" in matching blocks of 100
kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month. This program
began in 1999 and continues today.
By signing up for green power, you are agreeing
to support a cleaner, alternative form of
energy. Purchasing one 100 kilowatt-hour block
of green power each month for one year has the
same environmental effect as not driving a car
2,400 miles or planting a half-acre of trees.
The "Green Power" Program
Availability: The "green power" program
is available as a rate rider on the kWh rate
schedule for each rate class.
Rate Rider Per Month: A charge of $0.50
per month will be added to each consumer’s
energy charge for each 100 kWh block purchased.
Maximum Number of Blocks: The maximum
number of 100 kWh blocks a consumer may purchase
monthly is unlimited. Many consumers purchase
blocks to match their monthly average usage.
Contract Period: There is no minimum
contract period.
Green Power: Green Power shall be defined
as energy produced from renewable resources such
as wind, solar and small-scale hydroelectric
facilities, either by Tri-State G&T or through a
purchase contract between Tri-State G&T and a
third-party resource provider.
Commitment: PVREA is required by Colorado
law to provide ten percent (10%) of its energy
by the year 2020 in the form of renewable
energy. You can help meet this requirement by
purchasing Green Power. You have the option of
assigning these units to PVREA on the attached
commitment form.
If you are interested in supporting these "green
power" technologies, please contact our office
at 970-226-1234 or 800-432-1012 and ask to
signup for the "Green Power Program" or to
receive additional information.
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