Providing an additional Renewable Energy option for our members

Many of our members have indicated they would like the option of participating in a renewable energy program. As part of our commitment to our members, Inland Power & Light offers our Green Power Plus renewable energy program.

Through the Green Power Plus program, our members can purchase a 100 kilowatt-hour (kWh) block of wind-powered generation for only $1.05 per block. 

Signing up is easy, and you may purchase as many or as few blocks as you wish.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Sign up for "Green Power Plus" now:

Stateline Wind Project, Walla Walla, WA

Other Renewable Energy Options:
In addition to our Green Power Plus program, Inland also offers our members a "Net Metering and Renewable Incentive Payment Program". This is for members interested in generating all or a portion of their own electricity needs from small-scale solar, wind or other renewable generating equipment. Click here to find out more!

Please contact a Member Services representative at 747-7151, or 1-800-747-7151 toll free, if you are having difficulty signing up or if you seek more information regarding any of Inland’s programs.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Green Power?
Green Power is generally recognized as renewable energy generated from naturally occurring sources such as wind, biomass, solar, wave, tidal and low-impact hydroelectric power.

What is Green Power Plus?
At Inland Power & Light, we believe we provide all our members with "Green Power" through our purchase of electricity from the Bonneville Power Administration’s large-scale hydroelectric projects. The "Plus" is a special renewable product purchased from BPA with the source being wind powered generation.

Why wind power? 
For our members who wish to support new renewable energy technologies, wind power is the most readily available resource in the Pacific Northwest.  In the last several years there has been a surge in the number of large-scale wind projects developed in portions of Washington and Oregon. 

While wind power is only intermittently available because the wind doesn’t always blow, wind power does not directly involve any consumption or extraction of fuel and produces no air pollution. 

Where does my Green Power Plus power come from?
The resources are part of the Bonneville Power Administration’s power system. Specifically, these generating resources are the Condon & Klondike wind projects located in Oregon, the Stateline wind project located in Washington, and the Foote Creek 1&2 wind projects in Wyoming.

How do I know these resources are "Green"?
These resources are endorsed by the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Northwest Energy Coalition and the Renewable Northwest Project as being an environmentally preferred source of electricity generation.

Does the wind power generated actually serve my home?
Not exactly. The wind energy is delivered to the regional transmission grid and Inland distribution system along with electricity from all other resources. You will see no change in your electric service, but you will be promoting the development and use of renewable energy resources.

Why does Green Power Plus cost more?
Although the "fuel" (the wind) is free, the technologies used to convert the wind to electricity are not. Also, because the wind does not always blow, intermittent renewable resources like wind need to be backed up by other generating resources such as hydropower or natural gas fired power plants. 

Wind power projects do benefit from various state or federal tax benefits, but renewable technology is still relatively young and has not yet achieved all the economies of scale of more established power resource technologies. Inland Power & Light does not profit from offering you this program.

Why should I participate in Inland’s Green Power Plus Program?
There are many good reasons to buy Green Power, but some of the more common are:

• Promote the development and use of additional renewable resources in the Pacific Northwest
• Minimize the expansion of fossil fuel power resources
• Support local economies 

Do I have to sign up at this time in order to participate?
Not necessarily, but while an individual may purchase as few or as many blocks of Green Power Plus as they wish, Inland only has a limited amount of wind energy to make available. Therefore, we will be signing members up on a first come, first served basis.

How will Green Power Plus show up on my power bill?
The charge for Green Power Plus will be itemized and added to the total charges portion of your utility bill. For example, if you purchase just three blocks of Green Power Plus (300kWh) the additional cost on your power bill will only be $3.15 per month. For the average Inland residential member using 1500 kWh per month, signing up for 300 kWh of Green Power Plus would increase the total monthly bill from $89.04 to $92.19.

How do I sign up for Green Power Plus?
Signing up is easy. Simply click on the attached Green Power Plus registration form and subscribe on-line. You may cancel your subscription at any time simply by calling Inland.

Who should I call for more information?
Please contact a Member Services representative at 747-7151, or 1-800-747-7151 toll free, if you are having difficulty signing up or if you seek more information.

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