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CDP Says RECs Count
PerspectiveGood news is always better late than never. In this case, the good news is the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) announced in February that Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) may be used toward scope 2 emissions. Without getting too long-winded, let’s unpack that a bit.
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Popular Science Magazine Features 3Degrees' Tidal REC Project
PerspectiveThe June issue of Popular Science magazine hits newstands today and features 3Degrees' tidal REC project. As part of a story on American Energy Independence, water power is touted as a "future of energy" technology.
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Nation's First Tidal Power RECs Delivered to 3Degrees
Press Release
San Francisco, May 13, 2013 — 3Degrees, one of the nation's leading providers of renewable energy and carbon offsets, announced today that it has taken delivery of the first-ever Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from the nation’s first grid-tied tidal power facility.The RECs were generated by Ocean Renewable Power Company’s (ORPC) Maine Tidal Energy Project and represent the first power from any ocean energy project to be delivered to the public grid anywhere in the United States. 3Degrees is the sole purchaser of the facility’s RECs.
“3Degrees is honored to be part of this new, innovative green power technology,” said Dan Kalafatas, CEO of 3Degrees. “Supporting this project captures the best of the voluntary renewable energy market—helping commercialize new technologies—and helps us in our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to a low-carbon renewable energy economy.”
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Ameren Missouri Renews 3Degrees Contract
Press Release
San Francisco, May 1, 2013 — 3Degrees, one of the nation's leading providers of renewable energy and carbon offsets, announced a three-year contract renewal with Ameren Missouri to continue Pure Power, a voluntary green pricing program. There will also be a price reduction for program participants.Ameren Missouri Pure Power offers renewable energy certificates (RECs) for businesses and residents generated by facilities like Farmers City Wind Farm in Atchison County, Missouri. Beginning May 1st, RECs previously offered at $15/MWh are now available at $10/MWh.
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