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1. How does the Alameda Green program work?

Instead of simply greening up your personal electricity usage, your participation in Alameda Green offers you the opportunity to support renewable energy beyond Alameda’s borders. By avoiding greenhouse gas emissions, this renewable energy contributes to cleaner, greener communities in our region.

2. How much does Alameda Green cost?

Alameda Green costs an additional 2 cents per kilowatt-hour on top of the standard Alameda Municipal Power electricity mix rates. The cost will vary monthly based on your usage, but is about $6.65 extra per month for the average Alameda home. It appears as a separate line item on your bill so you have full transparency on the monthly cost.

3. What if I change my enrollment or un-enroll?

You are always in control of your enrollment. There is no contract and no cancellation fee, and you can opt out at any time by calling (510) 748-3900 or emailing green@alamedamp.com.

4. What is a renewable energy certificate?

One renewable energy certificate (REC) represents 1,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy delivered to the power grid. To put that in perspective, the average Alameda home uses 331 kilowatt-hours a month. The purchase of RECs helps support production of new renewable energy technologies. All of our RECs are certified by the Environmental Protection Agency's preferred third party, Green-e®. To watch a video about RECs, click here.

5. How do I know my money is actually going towards renewable energy?

A third party (in line with the Green-e® Energy program requirements) audits the program each year to confirm that the renewable energy certificates purchased for Alameda Green customers are accounted for.

6. Why should my business purchase Alameda Green?

Choosing renewable energy offers a number of benefits to your business. Alameda Green will help your business:

• Be a leader in your community and industry
• Generate customer loyalty and employee pride
• Create positive publicity and earn recognition benefits
• Differentiate your company from the competition
• Connect with and market to environmentally conscious customers

7. Does Alameda Green qualify for EPA Green Power Partnership and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) points?

Yes. We encourage businesses to consider joining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership. Purchases of Alameda Green qualify as an eligible supply for that program, as well as for the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification program.