Renewable energy credits (RECs)
The generation of renewable power produces both electricity and "Renewable Energy
Certificates," or RECs.
RECs, sometimes called "green tags," are a documented record of the generation of
environmentally responsible, sustainable electricity. These RECs represent actions
taken to reduce the harmful toxins and greenhouse gases created during conventional
generation using fossil fuels.
RECs represent the actual generation of environmentally friendly electricity. When
you buy EWEB Greenpower, these RECs track your purchase of renewable energy, kilowatt-hour
for kilowatt-hour. Renewable energy must be generated to produce a REC, so they
represent actual environmentally friendly generation entering the Northwest electric
system.
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