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Frequently asked questions
1.
What is Enviro-WattsSM?
Enviro-Watts
is Indiana’s electric cooperatives’ name for renewable energy that is
generated from preferred sources.
2.
Where does the Enviro-Watts green power come from?
Renewable
energy comes from different sources. A few examples are biomass, sun,
wind, water and geothermal springs. The current renewable energy is
from biomass and is being purchased from Waste Management of Indiana.
Biomass power is a renewable energy that is created by using gases
produced by landfill decay.
3.
How can I enroll in this program?
You
can sign up by calling Southeastern Indiana REMC, using the Member
Registration Agreement, or by stopping by our office. Simply
select your level of participation and get started purchasing green
power.
4.
How will I know that green power is actually being provided
to my home?
The
renewable energy that you are purchasing directly displaces Indiana
coal fired generation. Your investment into renewable energy helps
drive environmental responsibility. All cooperative members benefit
when even one member participates in the Enviro-Watts Renewable Energy
Program.
5.
How can I get more information about Enviro-Watts?
Call
Southeastern Indiana REMC and ask to speak with the Enviro-Watts
member services representative to request a brochure, ask questions
and to secure assistance in completing the Enviro-Watts Member
Registration Form.
6.
Why are Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives selling green power?
Indiana’s
electric cooperatives, a part of local communities for more than 60
years, share a commitment to the community including the environment
with their members. With the Enviro-Watts program, members have an
alternative to traditional power sources, and it’s another means to
improve the environment in Indiana.
7.What’s being planned for future protection of the environment?
Hoosier
Energy, the power supplier for central and southern Indiana electric
cooperatives, has a longstanding record of environmental stewardship
and is investing more than $60 million in additional environmental
protection equipment over the next three years.
8.
How are landfills used for energy?
Organic
matter, such as that buried in landfills, breaks down to produce
methane gas. Capturing and burning this gas enables generation of
electricity. This generation method prevents methane escaping into the
atmosphere as well. The energy displaces the need to burn
non-renewable fossil fuels.
9.
Why does green power cost more than other power?
Renewable
energy is still not widely used and is more expensive to produce than
traditional sources. As technology improves, and development costs are
driven down, access to renewable fuels becomes economically more
attractive. Only recently with the increased cost of fossil fuels has
renewable energy become a more viable resource.
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