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Renewable Energy Plan

Renewable energy facilities generate renewable energy credits (RECs) when they produce electricity. Purchasing these credits is a way to reduce the environmental footprint of your electricity consumption.

Through a unique partnership with Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), AGPOM creates incentive for members to "green" their business by asking our vendor partners to dedicate a portion of their revenue to purchasing REC's in the name of AGPOM membership. For instance, Mainstay Insurance Group which serves the insurance needs of our members, uses a portion of their revenue to purchase RECs on behalf of AGPOM member companies that are buying insurance through the AGPOM Insurance Program. In doing so, members are reducing their carbon footprint simply by purchasing insurance in the association's program.

Furthermore, members can purchase additional credits at our discounted price which can then be used to apply for up to 6 LEED credits.  This unique environmental strategy creates significant value and benefits to AGPOM membership:
 

• Boost your commitment to corporate responsibility through insurance purchase
• Receive recognition certificate to proudly display to all stakeholders
• Qualify for up to 6 LEED credits 
• Help fight climate change with little to no effort
• Be more prepared for pending federal legislation

All RECs available through AGPOM are "Green-e" certified.

The illustration below outlines how RECs work. Learn more reading our REC's Frequently Asked Questions.

About the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF):

BEF's mission is to support the development of renewable energy while empowering people to shrink their carbon footprint. Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1998, BEF is a national, nonprofit organization. In 2000, they helped to create the voluntary market for carbon offsets by closing the first retail REC trade deal with the Environmental Protection Agency. They also launched the first online carbon calculator in 2001. All of their Carbon Offset products are Green-e® Climate certified, the highest certification possible. With BEF Carbon Offsets, organizations and individuals are able to dedicate funds to the development of renewable energy sources like solar power and wind farms. And this in turn, helps us reduce the carbon footprints we leave behind.