Politics & Government
St. Charles Buys Into Green Energy
The city purchases 1.36 million kilowatt-hours of energy certificates to demonstrate commitment to sustainability and to make St. Charles a more environmentally friendly place to live.
The city of St. Charles has agreed to purchase 1.36 million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy certificates from Chicago-based Carbon Solutions Group, an environmental asset consulting firm, the city announced Monday. This is the city’s second Green Power transaction with Carbon Solutions Group since 2010.
According to the release from the city, the purchase is part of an ongoing effort to create a more sustainable future through its Green Power Program by supporting renewable energy generated from wind, landfill gas, biomass, and hydro facilities located throughout the country.
The city says the Green Power Program is a 100 percent voluntary — residents and businesses in the community can choose a set amount to contribute monthly along with their electricity bill to go toward procuring renewable energy. All the funds in the Green Power Program are used to buy renewable energy.
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St. Charles provides electricity to about 15,000 total customers; 80 percent are residential. The release states that community members who donate $5 to $25 each month make this program run. St. Charles electricity customers can enroll by filling out the simple form found on the Green Energy tab of the city website at www.stcharlesil.gov, or they can call Utility Billing at 630-377-4426 for more information.
“The city of St. Charles has been a great partner in increasing renewable energy generation throughout the country,” said Scott Maloney, director of renewable power at Carbon Solutions Group. “We look forward to continuing our relationship with the city and are looking for more ways to help the city achieve their sustainability initiatives.”
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Carbon Solutions Group has worked with many cities and municipalities throughout the country to help them with their voluntary sustainability goals. CSG is in the process of working with these cities to encourage community involvement in Green Power Programs.
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