July 2024 CarbonBetter® Impact Update
Every month we share the positive impact our customers have made through their use of CarbonBetter-certified 100% energy, which is included in every Provision clean energy supply plan. Each customer on these plans receives an email with their personal impact for the month, and this blog post reflects the impact all of our customers have made together since we became CarbonBetter-certified in October 2020.
We’re honored to be able to provide affordable clean energy that makes a real difference. Check out all of our past Impact Updates here!
Our Customers’ CarbonBetter Impact – July 2024 Update
126.9k
mWh
Provision customers have funded 126,893 mWh of clean energy generation, which could power 13,644 homes for a year.*
97.5k
tons
Provision customers have offset 97,457 tons of carbon, which is like avoiding over 249 million miles of driving.**
101.6k
trees
Provision customers have funded planting 101,562 trees, which may sequester 1675 tons of carbon in their lifetime.***
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It’s easy to contribute to the positive impact we make each month. All Provision energy plans include CarbonBetter clean energy, which helps you make a difference automatically when you use energy at home.
Our customers help fund clean energy generation through renewable energy certificates, offset carbon through carbon credits, and plant trees to aid in reforestation and increase our natural carbon-capturing capabilities. It’s never too late to start using your energy for good.
July 2024 Featured Project: Orange Mill – Turbine Generator #1
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About the Project
The Orange Mill – Turbine Generator #1 Project is focused on generating renewable energy by converting biomass into electricity. The facility operates a 40 MW GE steam turbine generator, powered by biomass boilers that burn organic waste materials such as wood chips and bark from mill operations. The steam produced drives the turbine, which generates electricity for the grid.
Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) Explained
100% renewable electricity is included automatically in every Provision electricity supply plan, and we use renewable energy certificates, or RECs, to deliver on our clean energy promise. Homes are connected to the power grid by transmission lines, and the electricity that’s supplied is derived from a variety of generation resources, both renewable and non-renewable. This is because when clean energy is generated and put on the grid, it’s mixed with other fuel sources, making it difficult for environmentally conscious consumers to supply their homes with 100% clean energy.
Provision ensures more clean energy is put on the grid by funding renewable generators by purchasing RECs. These certificates support electricity generation equal to the volume consumed by Provision customers, thus leading to a cleaner grid and delivering on pour 100% clean energy promise. So far, Provision customers have helped fund over 70,000 Megawatt-hours (mWh) of renewable electricity using RECs.
How It Works
The Raura Hydro Electric Power Project operates by redirecting water from a river to a turbine. The water’s potential energy is converted into mechanical energy using three Pelton-type horizontal axis turbines, each with a 4 MW capacity. This mechanical energy is then transformed into electricity, which is fed into the grid via a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB). This process results in the generation of approximately 12 MW of renewable electricity.
Project Benefits
The Orange Mill – Turbine Generator #1 Project offers the following benefits:
- Environmental Impact: Reduces carbon emissions by utilizing waste materials for energy, contributing to a cleaner environment.
- Local Benefits: Supports the regional energy grid and creates employment opportunities.
Conclusion
The Orange Mill – Turbine Generator #1 Project demonstrates the effective use of industrial by-products to produce clean energy, benefiting both the environment and the local community.
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About CarbonBetter Impact Calculations:
*The typical home in your area uses 9,300 kWh of electricity per year.
**https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gases-equivalencies-calculator-calculations-and-references#gasoline
***https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gases-equivalencies-calculator-calculations-and-references#seedlings
Impact is calculated based on our customers’ billings in the impact month, but planting, funding, and offsetting may not happen in that month. These activities must align with planting seasons and project life cycles to be effective. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@getprovision.com.
