Green Power
What is Green Power?
- Green Power refers to electricity generated by renewable resources such as wind power, hydro, & biogas.
- Hydropower offers many environmental benefits including flood control, water supply, irrigation, transportation, recreation, and wildlife refuge.
- Biogas is obtained from methane-powered generators via technology that makes it possible to obtain heat and electricity from a variety of organic substances such as wood, crops, and organic waste.
- Wind energy is converted to electricity when the wind passes by large blades that turn a generator.
How does Appleton Coated use Green Power to manufacture Utopia?
- Appleton Coated has partnered with a local energy supplier to purchase green credits in amounts equal to the electricity used to manufacture an order.
What are "green credits"?
- Electricity, in the form of wind power, hydro, and biogas, is fed into the electrical power grid from which the mill draws electricity.
- Appleton Coated purchases this power at a premium. In return, a certificate from the energy company is generated verifying that the credits have been purchased for a particular order number along with the number of kilowatt hours purchased.
- This certificate is available for customers upon request.
How is this cost passed along to the customer?
- A small upcharge covers the additional cost of the green credits.
- In addition to using green power for this particular order, the surcharge provides for an investment in more environmentally friendly energy resources. As demand grows for alternative sources of fuel, supply will grow as well.
Are there any special requirements for my order of Green Power Utopia?
- A minimum order size of 5,000 lbs. is required as well as Green Power requested at the time of order placement, and the upcharge.
- All standard lead times and standard manufacturing requirements apply.
Is Green Power available for making orders only?
- Green Power is available for both stock and making orders including Utopia Express that meet program requirements.