Steelcase Inc. given Green Power Leadership Award


NFPA 70E Training

Our customized live online or in‑person group training can be delivered to your staff at your location.

  • Live Online
  • 6 hours Instructor-led
  • Group Training Available
Regular Price:
$199
Coupon Price:
$149
Reserve Your Seat Today

EPA Green Power Leadership Award honors Steelcase's 29 million kWh renewable energy purchase, advancing clean energy, wind power, and RECs through Renewable Choice Energy, reducing carbon emissions and supporting utility green pricing nationwide.

 

The Core Facts

An EPA honor recognizing outstanding voluntary purchases of renewable electricity and renewable energy certificates.

  • Steelcase buys 29 million kWh, 21% of electricity use
  • Long-term wind investment via Renewable Choice Energy
  • Supports utility green pricing and green marketers

 

Steelcase Inc. announced that it has received a 2009 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

 

The annual awards recognize the country's leading green power purchasers for their commitment and contribution to helping advance the development of the nation's voluntary green power market. EPA presented Steelcase with the award at an event held in conjunction with the 2009 Renewable Energy Markets Conference in Atlanta, Georgia that year.

Steelcase was one of only ten organizations nationwide to receive a Leadership Award for its green power purchase. The award recognizes EPA Green Power Partners who distinguish themselves through purchases of green power from a utility green-pricing program offered by utilities, a competitive green marketer, or a renewable energy certificate (REC) supplier. Steelcase is currently purchasing nearly 29 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which is enough green power to meet 21 percent of the organization's electricity use. Steelcase worked with Renewable Choice Energy to meet their investment goals.

"We are proud to receive this prestigious award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency," said Angela Nahikian, Director, Global Environmental Sustainability, Steelcase Inc. "Purchasing green power is one way we are working to achieve our goal of reducing our environmental footprint 25% by 2012. Beyond our own initiative, we hope the unique model through which we made this long-term investment in wind power provides a framework for others seeking to invest more directly in clean sources of energy - and provides proof that reducing climate impact can be a sound business decision."

Green power, often called green electricity in industry parlance, is electricity that is generated from environmentally preferable renewable resources, such as wind, solar, geothermal, biogas, biomass and low-impact hydro. These resources generate electricity with a net zero increase in carbon dioxide emissions, while offering a superior environmental profile compared to traditional power generation sources. Green power purchases also support the development of new renewable energy generation sources nationwide.

"EPA's Green Power Leadership award winners are raising the bar for green power purchasing," said Kathleen Hogan, Director of EPA's Climate Protection Partnerships Division. "By using renewable energy, Steelcase USA is helping our environment by leading our national transition to clean energy; they are a model for others to follow."

According to the EPA, Steelcase USA's current green power purchase of nearly 29 million kWh is equivalent to avoiding the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of nearly 4,000 passenger vehicles per year, or is the equivalent amount of electricity needed to power more than nearly 3,000 average American homes annually.

 

Related News

Related News

Ukraine fights to keep the lights on as Russia hammers power plants

Ukraine Power Grid Attacks disrupt critical infrastructure as missiles and drones strike power plants, substations,…
View more

Clean, affordable electricity should be an issue in the Ontario election

Ontario Electricity Supply Gap threatens growth as demand from EVs, heat pumps, industry, and greenhouses…
View more

Portsmouth residents voice concerns over noise, flicker generated by turbine

Portsmouth Wind Turbine Complaints highlight noise, shadow flicker, resident impacts, Town Council hearings, and Green…
View more

The Netherlands Outpaces Canada in Solar Power Generation

Netherlands vs Canada Solar Power compares per capita capacity, renewable energy policies, photovoltaics adoption, rooftop…
View more

Sustainable Marine now delivering electricity to Nova Scotia grid from tidal energy

Sustainable Marine tidal energy delivers in-stream power to Nova Scotia's grid from Grand Passage, proving…
View more

UK's Energy Transition Stalled by Supply Delays

UK Clean Energy Supply Chain Delays are slowing decarbonization as transformer lead times, grid infrastructure…
View more

Sign Up for Electricity Forum’s Newsletter

Stay informed with our FREE Newsletter — get the latest news, breakthrough technologies, and expert insights, delivered straight to your inbox.

Electricity Today T&D Magazine Subscribe for FREE

Stay informed with the latest T&D policies and technologies.
  • Timely insights from industry experts
  • Practical solutions T&D engineers
  • Free access to every issue

Live Online & In-person Group Training

Advantages To Instructor-Led Training – Instructor-Led Course, Customized Training, Multiple Locations, Economical, CEU Credits, Course Discounts.

Request For Quotation

Whether you would prefer Live Online or In-Person instruction, our electrical training courses can be tailored to meet your company's specific requirements and delivered to your employees in one location or at various locations.