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Support LPEA Green Power Program
Beginning this fall, LPEA will start promoting its "Just One Block" campaign to encourage participation in the voluntary Green Power Program. LPEA currently charges 80 cents for a block.
This is automatically split 50/50 with half given to Tri-State for wind generation and half retained by LPEA to fund local renewable generation and efficiency rebates.
LPEA's staff has proposed the price of the blocks be dropped to 40 cents and individual contributors each be given the option of designating 100 percent to Tri-State for wind generation, designating 100 percent to LPEA for efficiency rebates and local generation, or retaining the Tri-State-LPEA split.
Election of the Tri-State option would be best for those seeking to offset their carbon footprint. This option would be appropriate for the new library, for instance. The library needs to purchase renewable generation to maintain LEED certification. Because the cost of wind generation is less expensive than other types of renewable energy, Durangoans would get more value if they choose this option.
The local option would be best for those seeking to keep their money local. All money would be spent in the LPEA service area.
It would create local economic opportunity and encourage investment in local efficiency improvements and renewable electricity generation.
Its staff has also proposed an LPEA match of members' voluntary Green Power Program block purchases. This would "encourage and support" participation in the program.
If LPEA matched only the money designated for the local option, it would cost most members less than 25 cents per month.
If you think solar is our local energy future, and if you want to support local energy efficiency programs, now is the time to act. Call or e-mail the LPEA directors or sign the online petition at: www.ipeti tions.com/petition/lpeagreen power.
Tell LPEA you support revising the Green Power Program and local energy sustainability.
Harry Riegle, Durango
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