SmartPower Partners With Buy Clean Energy 2010
Washington, D.C.–based SmartPower Inc. supports Earth Day campaign to promote renewable energy purchases among individuals and businesses, joins at Terawatt level
(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) SAN FRANCISCO, CA - March 11, 2010 - Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) announced yesterday that SmartPower, a nationally recognized, award-winning nonprofit marketing organization, has joined CRS’s Buy Clean Energy 2010 campaign as a Terawatt sponsor. By joining this innovative campaign, SmartPower is showing its leadership in promoting the use of renewable energy for individuals and organizations nationwide as a way to reduce the environmental impact of their electricity use.
SmartPower’s sponsorship support will boost the national profile of the Buy Clean Energy 2010 and enable us to pursue innovative ideas to expand the reach of our campaign,” said CRS Executive Director Arthur O’Donnell. "SmartPower's commitment to marketing clean energy makes it a perfect partner for this effort."Launched on March 1, Buy Clean Energy 2010 is a yearlong campaign that encourages individuals and organizations to buy renewable energy in support of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. At www.buycleanenergy.org users are given tools to find out how much electricity they use now, find local utility green-power programs through a one-of-a-kind zip code lookup feature, buy renewable energy certificates (RECs) through a unique "Buy Now" button, and return to the site to share personal testimonials about why they purchased clean energy. Users can also add their purchases to the site’s year-long goal of 1 billion unique kilowatt-hours purchased through the campaign.
About SmartPower
SmartPower is a nationally recognized, award winning nonprofit marketing organization based in Washington, D.C. Through a combination of new media approaches and community-based outreach, SmartPower has helped to educate the American public and build a strong voluntary market for clean energy and energy efficiency. Its mission—to help build the clean energy and energy efficiency marketplace by helping the American public become smarter about their energy use—is simple, effective, and designed to lead to smarter energy choices, including the use of clean energy. Learn more about SmartPower at www.smartpower.org.
About Buy Clean Energy 2010
Buy Clean Energy 2010 is a yearlong campaign centered on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day that encourages individuals and businesses to promote the development of clean energy in the U.S. A program of the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions and Green-e, the website www.buycleanenergy.org provides three simple steps for consumers to learn how much electricity they use and ways to become more efficient, buy clean energy now and learn what programs are available to them in their area, and add their name to a growing roster of consumers who have purchased clean energy. With a goal of one billion kilowatt-hours purchased through this campaign, Buy Clean Energy 2010 is an ambitious call to action for consumers and businesses to support clean, renewable energy for years to come. Join today at www.buycleanenergy.org.
About Center for Resource Solutions
Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) is a national nonprofit with global impact. CRS brings forth expert responses to climate change issues with the speed and effectiveness necessary to provide real-time solutions. Its leadership through collaboration and environmental innovation builds policies and consumer-protection mechanisms in renewable energy, greenhouse gas reductions, and energy efficiency that foster healthy and sustained growth in national and international markets. For more information about its programs, including Green-e, visit www.resource-solutions.org and www.green-e.org.
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