November 6, 2006—The World Resources Institute has introduced a 26-page guide to using renewable energy.
“Switching to Green” provides a five-step outline for acquiring renewable energy. It also includes links to essential resources and brief examples of how companies have diversified their energy supply and supported the growth of clean energy technologies by incorporating renewable energy into their operations.
The guide’s five-step process includes:
- a discussion of the business case for buying renewable energy;
- an overview of delivery options, including some of the advantages and disadvantages of going green;
- cost-saving strategies that companies use;
- a breakdown of how to buy renewable energy, from understanding the data you need to signing a contract; and
- a description of how the carbon benefit of your office’s renewable energy purchase is calculated.
Although many types of green power are not difficult to procure, the overwhelming amount of information available can make this confusing to do, especially for newcomers.
This guide was designed to cut through the clutter, says WRI, and provide essential information for companies wanting to “green” their energy supply. It is intended specifically for office- and retail-based companies and organizations.
The readers of this guide do not need an energy background to understand the information provided.
“Switching to Green” draws heavily on the lessons and publications of the Green Power Market Development Group.
