12.04.2006 - 10:15am ET

(CSRwire) SAN FRANCISCO, CA, December 4, 2006-- The Center for Resource Solutions announced today the release of verification results for Green-e certified renewable electricity product sales in 2005. The report shows a 43 percent increase in total sales volume over the previous year, equivalent to 5.2 million MWh of renewable generation. Green-e certified renewable electricity products were sold in 48 out of 50 states in the United States, and 215,000 MWh was purchased by companies who contracted to use the Green-e logo to promote their commitment to certified renewable energy.

"Sales of renewable energy increase significantly each year, confirming that voluntary markets for renewable energy are strong and contribute to new generation and supply," said Jan Hamrin, president of the Center for Resource Solutions. "Our independent verification process is a vital confirmation to businesses, institutions and consumers who look to certified renewable energy as a way to mitigate their impact on the environment. We look forward to bringing Green-e certification to the retail greenhouse gas reduction market in the very near future."

Green-e is the nation's leading renewable electricity certification program, providing independent, third party verification to ensure renewable energy products meet strict environmental and consumer protection standards set through a collaborative process with environmentalists, consumer advocates and energy experts. Providers of Green-e certified renewable energy undergo an annual verification to document that they purchased or generated enough renewable energy in quantity and type to meet customer demand and marketing claims. The 2005 verification results represent renewable energy sales from more than 137 participating vendors and utilities selling 52 Green-e certified products. Of these products, 24 were electricity products offered by utilities and competitive retailers, and 28 were Renewable Energy Certificate products.

Highlights of the verification results from 2005 include:

Green-e certified more than 50% of the sales in the nationwide voluntary renewable energy market.

Copies of the 2005 Green-e Verification Report are available on the Green-e website. To view the report, please visit: http://www.resource-solutions.org/lib/allpubs.htm

About Green-e and the Center for Resource Solutions

Launched in 1997, the Green-e Renewable Energy Certification Program is the leading independent certification and verification program that sets standards for voluntary renewable energy options. The Green-e logo serves as national symbol for consumer protection and "seal of approval" indicating high quality, verified renewable energy. Green-e provides an easy way for consumers to find environmentally friendly energy options that fit their budget and present much less environmental impact than electricity generated primarily by fossil fuels. To learn more about certified renewable energy available in all 50 states, visit www.green-e.org, or call 415.561.2100.

Green-e is a program of the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), a national nonprofit organization that works to make it easier for people and organizations to use renewable energy as a tool to mitigate climate change. CRS designs and operates national and international programs that support the increased supply and use of renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, low-impact hydroelectric power, and other clean energy sources. To learn more about CRS, visit: http://www.resource-solutions.org.

For more information please contact:

Sarah Krasley, Communications Director
Center for Resource Solutions
415-561-2119
www.green-e.org/

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