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Nonprofit utility announcing renewable energy option
2003-013-4
1/23/2003
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[Episcopal News Service]
A nonprofit organization called Interfaith Power and Light unveiled plans to offer Maine consumers the chance to buy their electricity from clean, renewable sources. The so-called 'green power' plan was put together by the Brunswick-based group, which was founded three years ago with a grant from the Maine Council of Churches. Other religious groups have also been working on the project.
The announcement reflects a growing trend nationwide that links religion and environmental awareness. The model for the Maine program is Episcopal Power and Light of San Francisco, which started in 1995.
The clean energy option is being offered to Maine households, churches and small businesses. To residential customers who use 500 kilowatt hours a month, the added cost would amount to $7.50 a month. Organizers hope to get at least 1,000 Mainers to sign up.
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