Green Power

Not all power is the same; now it comes in green... What on earth is Green Power? Good question! Green Power is energy generated by renewable re sources like water, wind, sun and even garbage. Unlike fossil fuels, it is renewable by the effects of the sun, so it's considered by many to be environmentally friendly.

Now you, as a member of West Oregon Electric, in conjunction with the PNGC Power, can support the production of green energy recovered from an unusual resource: a landfill. The Coffin Butte Resource Project in Corvallis, Oregon, collects energy from an adjacent landfill and converts it into electricity. Here's how it works: Much of what goes into a landfill is organic. When these organic materials decay, they produce methane gas. Methane, the main ingredient in natural gas, is then used to power the generators that produce energy.

The Coffin Butte Resource Project has received special recognition for its operations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Currently, the electricity you and other Northwest customers use is generated by a variety of resources. Up until now, you've had no choice about how that power is generated. But now, you can choose to go green by supporting the operations of renewable resources in the Northwest. Now there's a choice. Power you want to support. If you want to find out more about Green Power, simply call our main office in Vernonia. We'll send you more information about the option and how you can become a supporter of Green Power in the Northwest. Call: 503.429.3021 or 1.800.777.1276.