AUSTIN, Texas - The American Lung Association of Texas and Green Mountain Energy Company announced that they have joined forces to educate Texans about renewable, wind-generated electricity service in the Lone Star State.

Through the partnership, Green Mountain Energy Company will make a donation to the American Lung Association of Texas for each of its members that signs up for Green Mountain Energy(R) electricity service through the program. The program will reach out to members to educate them about the benefits of renewable energy and let them know that they can sign up for 100% pollution-free wind electricity.

"This is a unique opportunity for our donors to show their support for cleaner resources while also supporting the American Lung Association of Texas," said Ed Carter, president and CEO, American Lung Association of Texas.

"While laws and regulations are vital to help control the sources of our nation's air pollution, we believe that direct action on the part of consumers will ultimately have a powerful effect on the way electricity is generated in the future."

Electric power generation is the dirtiest industry in America in terms of air pollution. Each year in the U.S., more than 25 million tons of nitrogen oxide pollution are emitted -- the equivalent of 480 pounds per U.S. household. Making electricity alone causes 23% of these emissions. This pollution contributes to acid rain, smog, asthma, and respiratory illness.

"Today, over a third of the electricity generated in Texas comes from coal and less than 1% comes from clean, renewable sources like the wind," said Gillan Taddune, president of the Texas region for Green Mountain Energy Company. "Unfortunately, many people still are not aware of this. That's why Green Mountain Energy Company is proud to join forces with the American Lung Association of Texas. Together, we will educate Texans about renewable energy and sign them up for clean energy."

Green Mountain Energy Company has been signing up Texans for clean wind power since April 2001. TXU, Reliant and CP&L customers can switch to Green Mountain Energy electricity service through the state's Electric Choice program. To find out more, consumers are encouraged to visit http://www.greenmountain.com . For more information about air quality and lung health, visit http://www.texaslung.org .

Green Mountain Energy Company

Green Mountain Energy Company

Founded in 1997 to change the way power is made, Green Mountain Energy Company (www.greenmountain.com) offers residential, business, institutional and governmental customers the choice to support cleaner electricity generated from sources such as wind, solar, water, geothermal, biomass and natural gas. Due to Green Mountain Energy Company's efforts, almost 600,000 customers nationwide are purchasing electricity that is significantly less polluting than typical system power. The company is based in Austin, Texas.

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