Green Power

Green Power!

Benton PUD now offers Green Power, a program to give our customers an opportunity to make a contribution to our environment in a simple way.

The cleanest power with the least impact on our environment, Green Power is produced from renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and hydro.. Many people prefer these clean power sources because they support recycling which protects the earth and its resources.

The Green Power program is a customer choice. Your commitment and level of participation is completely up to you. The level at which you choose to participate will be billed monthly and included on your bill. The Green Power program offers you the opportunity to make a positive environmental contribution and to make a big difference at a minimal cost.

Can Green Power be directed to your home or business? Green power purchased by Benton PUD is placed into the northwest power grid. It is impossible to track each electron through the miles of power lines to your home. The concept is simply this- by purchasing green power from the most environmentally friendly energy suppliers, you are supporting renewable resources and helping to preserve our environment.

One of the most visible sources of renewable energy locally are the  Nine Canyon wind turbines located on Jump Off Joe Butte. Benton PUD purchases 6.25% of the total load Phase I and 18.63% of the Phase III Nine Canyon Wind Project for a total of approximately three average megawatts of the project as well as approximately three average megawatts of the White Creek Wind Project.  The actual output of the wind projects are approximate because it depends on how much the wind blows.

These wind projects are the least expensive renewable energy options available in our region today, however, they do cost slightly more than more conventional options.

Benton PUD supports Green Power. We are always looking to the future and planning ahead.

 

Yes, I want Green Power! To Please Enroll me in the Green Power Program.

Signup Options
Fields with a * are required.

Residential minimum is $1.00. The Commercial minimum $10.00.

I understand the amount indicated above will be added to my electric bill each month. Participation is voluntary.
Your Personal Information
Security Code

To ensure validity and maximize response time, please type the 4 character security code into the box below.


 

If you do not receive confirmation from Benton PUD within 48 business hours that your request has been processed, please contact Customer Service at 509-582-2175.