August 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.
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Our Customers’ CarbonBetter Impact – August 2024 Update
127.5k
mWh
Provision customers have funded 127,466 mWh of clean energy generation, which could power 13,706 homes for a year.*
97.5k
tons
Provision customers have offset 97,517 tons of carbon, which is like avoiding over 249 million miles of driving.**
101.8k
trees
Provision customers have funded planting 101,790 trees, which may sequester 1678 tons of carbon in their lifetime.***
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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.
August 2024 Featured Project: OREG I – CS-9
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About the Project
This month, we’re featuring Ormat Technologies’ innovative waste heat recovery project, OREG I – CS-9, located in the United States. Ormat is a leading company in renewable energy, focusing on waste heat recovery through their Recovered Energy Generation (REG) units. This project captures waste heat from industrial processes, converting it into electricity that can be used onsite or sold to the grid, aligning with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
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 OREG I – CS-9 project utilizes Ormat’s proprietary technology based on the Organic Rankine Cycle to capture and convert unused waste heat. By installing REG units at industrial sites, they can harness heat from existing processes that would otherwise be lost. This conversion process not only generates electricity but does so without additional fuel consumption or emissions, making it a cleaner, more efficient power source. The project helps reduce the carbon footprint of industrial operations and supports the energy transition.
Project Benefits
The Orange Mill – Turbine Generator #1 Project offers the following benefits:
- Energy Efficiency: The REG units convert waste heat into electricity, reducing the need for additional energy sources and contributing to more efficient power generation.
- Emission Reduction: By utilizing existing waste heat, the project cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions and minimizes reliance on fossil fuels.
- Scalability: Ormat’s REG technology can be implemented at various industrial sites, providing a versatile solution to reduce carbon footprints and generate clean power.
Conclusion
Waste heat recovery is a key player in the pursuit of decarbonization. Projects like OREG I – CS-9 demonstrate how industries can utilize existing resources to produce clean energy, reduce emissions, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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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.
