Starfruit is Supporting
Renewable Energy
Most of the electricity used in our homes and businesses comes from burning fossil fuels. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this is the leading cause of industrial air pollution. So every time a light is turned on or the air conditioner is used, harmful pollutants are released into the atmosphere. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
We have partnered with Renewable Choice Energy to support the development of wind power projects and to take responsibility for our environmental impact of producing Starfruit. Lifeway has offset the conventional electricity use for the electricity use to manufacture Starfruit by purchasing renewable energy credits (RECs).
RECs are produced by wind farms, biomass facilities and other renewable energy projects. They provide companies and consumers a way to invest in renewable energy development and offset their electricity use with energy from wind and other renewable energy projects without on-site installation.
By purchasing RECs, we are guaranteed that the electricity we use is replaced on the national power grid with electricity generated from renewable energy sources.
Our Commitment to Reduce Our Environmental Impact
By taking steps to conserve the electricity we use and reduce our environmental impact by purchasing RECS, our commitment has an impact similar to:
- Planting 359 mature trees
- Not driving 89,096 miles in an average car
How RECs Work
More than 70 percent of U.S. electricity comes from burning fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, which emit harmful greenhouse gasses that contribute to air pollution and climate change. Wind -generated electricity is renewable, sustainable, and does not produce air pollution or contribute to climate change. Renewable energy credits (RECs) are created every time a renewable energy facility adds electricity to the national power grid, and renewable energy developers consider REC sales when deciding whether or not to build new facilities. Purchasing RECs is a way for organizations and individuals to support the growth of renewable energy facilities and make clean energy generation more financially competitive with electricity generated from fossil fuels.
Benefits of Supporting Clean Energy
- Saves our natural resources
- Promotes cleaner air
- Reduces our dependence on fossil fuels
- Increases the demand for new renewable energy projects
Our RECs Are Certified
The renewable energy credits we purchase from Renewable Choice are certified by Green-e Energy®, the nation’s leading independent certification and auditing program for renewable energy. The Green-e Energy program was established by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions to provide an objective standard for qualifying and tracking renewable energy credits.
About Renewable Choice Energy
Renewable Choice has helped hundreds of businesses and thousands of individuals across the country reduce their environmental impact and support clean energy development. It offers simple and effective solutions for purchasing renewable energy credits, carbon offsets and clean technology products to help solve today's pressing energy and environmental challenges. Learn more at
www.renewablechoice.com.
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