October 1, 2009 Walking the Talk on Renewable EnergyEnvironmental Advocates of New York is celebrating forty years of environmental protection work in New York State. This non-profit organization is headquartered in the state capital of Albany, where they monitor the state government’s movement on issues of environmental importance. Environmental Advocates of New York evaluates proposed legislation and champions beneficial policies. It makes this information available to the... |
September 16, 2009 Community Energy Congratulates Wind Energy Leaders!Recently, the Community Energy Team gathered with Citizen’s for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) in Philadelphia to celebrate commitments to wind energy. Each customer listed below received a Green Power Award from PennFuture for their important leadership and purchase of wind-generated Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs): • Yards Brewing Company of Philadelphia, for becoming the first 100 percent wind powered brewery in... |
August 20, 2009 Wind Powered Golf CartsThe Longue Vue Club has purchased wind energy to cover all of the electricity used to power their fleet of golf carts. In addition to golf, the Longue Vue Club offers sporting clays, tennis, swimming, and paddle tennis. The Clubhouse is a National Historic Landmark and the grounds are known for their spectacular gardens. Located in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, Longue Vue Club has differentiated itself as being a family... |
July 22, 2009 Our Newest Customer- FatCow!CEI is proud to announce our latest wind-powered customer – FatCow! It has been fun to work with this creative web-hosting services company to help them get signed up for wind energy and promote their commitment. Their commitment to wind-generated RECs for their website services and data centers makes for a unique and exciting twist to the humor, down-to-earth language and eye-catching graphics on their website. Driven... |
July 7, 2009 Featured Customer: PA Turnpike CommissionMany of us Pennsylvania locals frequently travel the “Turnpike,” and enjoy its convenience. But, did you know that their facilities buy wind power? It’s true – the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission purchases wind-generated Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset 100% of their electricity usage. And, these RECs are generated, by wind farms here in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission,... |