Green-e Energy Certified renewable energy available

The certification ensures the voluntary purchases made by Columbus Water & Light's customers have passed the highest quality standards.

Green-e Energy is a renewable energy certification program established by the nonprofit CRS to provide an objective standard for consumers to compare renewable energy options. As the leading renewable energy certification and verification program in the United States, Green-e Energy guarantees the quality of the renewable energy used in certified products.

“Columbus Water & Light has demonstrated a substantial leadership commitment to promoting the use of renewable energy,” Jim Schieble, Energy Services Representative said.

Green-e Energy certification helps customers feel confident about the environmental benefits of the renewable energy they purchase from their utility. The CRS program aims to expand the market for green power programs while ensuring transparency and accurate product information so customers can make informed purchases.

“Columbus Water & Light stands behind its renewable resources,” said Schieble. “This certification is yet another demonstration of WPPI Energy members’ leadership efforts toward building a better energy future for our communities.”

By purchasing renewable electricity, customers in Columbus provide support for the use of existing renewable resources while also aiding in the development of new renewable resources. Columbus Water & Light's renewable energy programs, offered through WPPI Energy, use sustainable energy from a variety of resources, including wind, biomass and solar.

For more information on Green-e Energy, call 1-888-63-GREEN or log on to www.green-e.org/energy.