Schools help promote renewable energy with new solar systems Jun 6, 2008
The panels are provided through the Bonneville Environmental Foundation s Solar 4R Schools program and a partnership with the Cowlitz PUD. The panels are paid for with the renewable energy green tags that 100 area residential and corporate customers voluntary buy from utility companies to support the creation of renewable energy projects in the region. There are nearly 100 such school demonstration systems in 16 states, but these two are the first in Cowlitz County. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Trying to lighten that carbon footprint May 8, 2008
INDEED, carbon-offsetting companies like the nonprofit Bonneville Environmental Foundation, which sells Green Tags (certificates that finance wind and solar power projects) to replace traditional polluting sources of electricity, have seen a surge in business. "In the last three years we have seen a 100 percent year-to-year increase in individual's carbon offsetting," said Patrick Nye, vice president for sales. (International Herald Tribune)
Rays adopt energy-efficient practices Apr 23, 2008
To kick off the program this month, the Rays purchased Green Tags, carbon credits for renewable energy, from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) to offset the carbon dioxide produced by fans traveling to Tropicana Field, and all energy consumed at Tropicana Field on Opening Day. "We believe in an ongoing commitment to sustainability within our own business operations, including practices that promote energy and water conservation, and reduce, reuse and recycle waste," said Brian Auld,... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
America's Greenest Winery? Apr 11, 2008
Parducci effectively transferred all of its energy needs to non-polluting, renewable sources by supplementing its on-site solar power with Green-E(R) certified wind energy purchased from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation ... About the Bonneville Environmental Foundation: The Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) was founded in 1998 to support watershed restoration programs and develop new sources of renewable energy. (PR Newswire)
Washington Legislature passes climate change measure Mar 7, 2008
To Westsider wrote on Mar 6, 2008 11:44 AM:" First, I apologize for bad grammar and punc - typing from iPhone. Second of all. In order to appease the people that actually believe that the world is not polluted, I should have said carbon neutral - meaning for every ounce I cause to be emitted I offset with actions that improve the quality. Like planting a tree, growing a garden (8th grade science here photosynthesis). Third, in order to have a zero carbon footprint, an individual takes steps to... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Go-green Trend Continues with this Year's Oscars Mar 6, 2008
In addition, the Web site said, "carbon offsets into wind and solar power projects for generators used were purchased from Bonneville Environmental Foundation." And after the Kodak Theatre received an energy audit last year, almost all fluorescent lighting was replaced with more efficient incandescent lighting. Some of the things on the list of eco-friendly actions were so outlandish that only Hollywood could pull it off. (The Daily Universe, UT)
30 Seconds to Mars' Short Film 'A Beautiful Lie,' Takes Band on Journey to the Arctic Feb 1, 2008
A Beautiful Lie' Underscores Global Climate Crisis; 30 Seconds To Mars Teams With NRDC & Bonneville Environmental Foundation To Offset Impact Of Filming ... Determined to offset the impact that filming would have on the environment, the director, Angakok Panipaq and the band worked with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to develop strategies that would minimize fuel consumption on the shoot and purchased North American Blend Green Tags (a renewable energy certificate product) from the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kulongoski plans 'cap and trade' greenhouse gas market Jan 25, 2008
"My hope for the commission is we can build on these efforts ... to get ahead of these changes and to regain control over our climate destiny," said Angus Duncan, chairman of the commission and president of the nonprofit Bonneville Environmental Foundation. The announcement coincides with Kulongoski's signing on to a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, along with 13 other states, that expresses frustration at the EPA's refusal to grant waivers allowing states to implement tougher... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
- What You Can Do Dec 31, 2007
Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Calculates carbon emissions in your electricity use, heating use, and auto or air travel. Offers ideas on how to offset your emissions, including ways to green your business, home, special event, travel or ski trip. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
The church of green Dec 1, 2007
In addition, says Mrs. Cieslak, the club purchased renewable energy credits, also known as green tags, from Bonneville Environmental Foundation to offset the conventional energy costs of the tour. Speaking of energy costs, your brain can't help but start ca-chinging the gas and electric bills at the Wituls' church house. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mana, Camila, Belinda, and Avril Lavigne Top the Winners' List at 'Los Premios MTV Latin America 2007' With Two 'Tongues' Each Oct 20, 2007
MTV Latin America purchased renewable energy, through Green Tags, from the non-profit organization Bonneville Environmental Foundation. In addition, the main stage of "Los Premios MTV Latin America" was made out of re-used items such as satellite dishes and irrigation pipes; d;cor for the "Los Premios" red carpet included recycled music turntable stands to showcase the coveted "Tongue" awards; the after party used recyclable plastic containers to create backlighted environmental pieces; and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FPL solar project uses green power May 21, 2007
-based Bonneville Environmental Foundation, another green-power marketer. FPL's sister company, FPL Energy LLC, is the world's largest producer of wind power and has one of the largest solar farms in the nation, but none of those renewable projects are in Florida. (The Palm Beach Post)
Room With A Clue May 13, 2007
" Just how much takes some calculating, much of it theoretical. On the basis of government statistics on energy use, and figuring that a typical hotel room might be 300 square feet, Mullis estimated that a one-day stay uses 29.3 kilowatt-hours, resulting in the release of 33.7 pounds of carbon dioxide. The cost to offset that with renewable energy is about 48 cents, he added. Mullis expects Mini-Green Tags to retail for $1. Depending on how the hotel runs the program, fewer than 43 cents might... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Parducci is First Carbon Neutral Winery in United States Apr 22, 2007
While Parducci continues to mitigate CO2 emissions, the company has taken action to offset Parducci's emissions by partnering with three companies : -- Three Phases Energy Services manages methane capture, renewable energy and sustainable forestry projects, -- Bonneville Environmental Foundation manages wind, solar and tidal power generation projects, focusing on small communities, -- Native Energy manages wind, solar, biogas and methane capture projects. Parducci sponsors a diverse portfolio of... (PR Newswire)
Events seeking to tread lightly on environment Apr 21, 2007
-based nonprofit Bonneville Environmental Foundation calculated that the one-night soiree produced 250,000 pounds of carbon dioxide, which equaled about 174 "green tags" at a retail cost of $4,176 -- chump change by Tinseltown standards. Bonneville then used the money spent on green tags to finance solar and wind-powered energy. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Natural Resources Defense Council ''Greens'' the Oscars Feb 26, 2007
Renewable energy credits purchased from Bonneville Environmental Foundation to offset carbon emissions from events. Use of ecologically superior paper for materials such as nomination ballots, envelopes, press materials, programs, and invitations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
