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Customers in Virginia now have the option to purchase all of the energy they use each month exclusively from the renewable resources in Appalachian Power's generation portfolio. Our 100% renewable Wind, Water and Sunlight program (WWS) allows our customers to meet 100% of their energy needs around the clock from our wind and hydro facilities (with solar facilities to be added soon).
We also offer a Renewable Energy Credit (REC) program, which allows a customer to support renewable energy through the purchase of renewable energy certificates. RECs may come from a variety of resources but will likely be associated with energy from waste, solid waste, and hydro facilities. For more information about green options, call 1.800.956.4237 or see the Green Pricing FAQs.
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Please note: The cost to participate in the WWS and REC programs is changing, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Premiums will increase for all customers.
Interested in a more economical green pricing option? Our REC program allows you to purchase RECs to support renewable energy investment.
Green energy is electricity generated by renewable energy sources such as the sun, wind, water and organic matter. The resources are replenished by nature and are a cleaner source of energy.
Both options allow a Virginia customer, on a voluntary basis, to support renewable energy resources. Appalachian Power Virginia is now offering customers two unique green pricing options. Premium Option-100% Renewable Energy (Wind Water Sunlight) program The 100% Renewable Energy program allows a customer to purchase their entire energy needs from Appalachian Power renewable resources at an additional price of $.12297 per kWh above regular monthly billing. Alternative Option-REC (Renewable Energy Credit) program The REC program allows a customer to support renewable energy through the purchase of renewable energy certificates at an additional price of $.0145 per kWh above regular monthly billing. The RECs may come from a variety of resources but will likely be associated with energy from waste, solid waste, and hydro facilities.
Renewable energy sources include wind, hydro, solar and biomass. Appalachian Power currently acquires its renewable energy from wind and hydro power.
Currently, approximately 9 percent of the energy our Virginia customers use is from renewable resources.
Under the 100% Renewable Energy program, both the customer’s entire energy needs and associated renewable energy certificates will come from the company’s renewable energy generation portfolio (wind, hydro and potentially solar). Under the REC program, the RECs will likely be associated with energy from waste, solid waste, and hydro facilities.
When a renewable energy generator ‒ for example, a wind power generator, solar power generator, or a company that collects methane gas from a landfill and burns it to generate electricity ‒ produces one megawatt hour of electricity that is certified and sold into the electricity market, it produces a Renewable Energy Certificate, or REC.
Yes. Customers are not required to participate in a green pricing program; it is entirely voluntary.
Participating in Appalachian Power's green pricing options gives customers the opportunity to make a positive environmental impact in the region by helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, expand America's renewable energy resources, and provide support for the creation of green jobs.
No, because 100% of a customer’s energy needs will be supplied around the clock from our wind and hydro facilities (with solar facilities to be added soon) there are no election decisions. The RECs associated with your renewable energy purchase will be retired on your behalf.
Yes, the REC program allows you to purchase RECs in fixed blocks (1 REC -100 kWh) or elect to have your monthly energy requirements supported entirely by renewable energy certificates. Your election will facilitate the quantity of RECs retired on your behalf. If you elect to purchase fixed blocks you will be billed for the number of green energy blocks you request regardless of your actual energy usage. The total cost of the blocks is added to your monthly electric bill in addition to the billing for the electricity you use.
Customers may voluntarily enroll in the green pricing options by visiting the company's website at www.appalachianpower.com and going to Green Pricing Enrollment/Virginia or by calling Appalachian Power's Customer Operations at 1.800.956.4237. The cost of the selected program will appear on the customer's next monthly bill.
Customers may opt out of the program at any time by visiting the company's website at www.appalachianpower.com or by calling Appalachian Power's Customer Operations Center at 1.800.956.4237. The Company requires 30 days to complete opt out of the program.
When a renewable generator - for example, a wind, solar, or hydroelectric generator produces one megawatt hour of electricity that is certified and sold into the electricity market, it produces a Renewable Energy Credit, or REC. That REC is either retired by the generator, or may be sold to a buyer, such as an individual or an organization and subsequently retired. In this way, REC buyers are helping to support organizations that support renewable energy.
Green pricing programs are voluntary. Participation does not affect your current electricity service. Appalachian Power will continue to delivery electric power to your home.
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