DOE ranks PGE No. 1 in U.S. for number of renewable power customers
04 May 2010
by: PGE
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) has more renewable power customers than any other utility in the United States. That’s according to the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), which today released its annual rankings of the nation’s top utility green pricing programs.
At the end of 2009, PGE had nearly 73,000 business and residential renewable customers, or 10.2 percent of its eligible customers, enrolled in a PGE renewable power program, which is well over the national average of 2 percent participation rate for other utilities.
This marks the first time PGE has received NREL’s No. 1 ranking for number of business and residential renewable power customers. PGE also continues to hold NREL’s top spot for selling more renewable power to residential customers than any other utility in the United States.
“Oregon is gaining a reputation as a leader in renewable energy resources, and PGE customers are pointing the way,” said Carol Dillin, vice president, customers and economic development, PGE.
“They’re making a conscious effort to reduce their environmental impact in their homes and businesses, and PGE is working to make it easier for them by providing a variety of renewable power options,” Dillin added.
“This elevates Oregon’s status as a leader in sustainability,” said Mark Long, director of the Oregon Department of Energy. “We want to thank everyone who has invested not only in renewable energy, but in Oregon’s future.”
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