OPEN MAR VISTA

Launched on April 22 Earth Day 2010, the Mar Vista Green Power Community is an effort to promote certified and affordable green power options to the neighborhood, recognize local businesses who are switching to green power, and measure progress toward the community's goal of 10% green power participation within 6 months.

UPDATE: Mar Vista to partner with EPA as Green Power Community


Receive a Free Solar Assessment

Signup to receive a free solar assessment and learn how you can power your home or business with clean, renewable energy from the Sun.

Not in Mar Vista? Learn more about other neighborhoods participating in the GoSolar 2010 group-purchasing program.

Green Power Choices

Electricity generated from renewable energy resources with low environmental impact can be purchased in Mar Vista:

  1. Renewable Energy Credits - individuals and organizations can buy rights to renewable electricity generated on their behalf. Credits can be purchased for your home or business from certified retailers at rates ranging from $0.005/kWh to $0.03/kWh or more. Renewable energy credits (REC's) can also be given as gifts.
  2. On-site Generation - federal, state, and local funding is available for installing on-site solar panels, wind turbines, and fuel cells. Residential solar electricity is cheaper than conventional electricity and offers a predictable fixed price over the life of the system.
  3. LADWP Green Power - renewable electricity consisting of 25% small hydro-electric and 75% wind power may be purchased from LADWP for a premium of $0.03/kWh. Signup as residential and small non-residential or medium and large non-residential. LADWP has applied for green power certification.

Earn Rewards for Reducing Your Home Energy

Join the Mar Vista Green Power Community group on EarthAid.net and get rewarded for your home energy savings.



100% Clean Electricity by 2018

In 2008 Al Gore challenged America to produce 100% of our electricity from energy sources with zero carbon emissions - and to do so within 10 years. In 2009 Los Angeles vowed to be coal-free by 2020 and Mar Vista set a goal of 100% clean electricity by 2018.

Mar Vista Green Power Map

Take the Green Power Pledge

Signup here to put your green power on the map or pledge to purchase green power within 6 months.

Green Power Purchasing Benefits

The electricity you purchase can be a major source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Buying green power can help:

  • Reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
  • Avoid future electricity price increases
  • Generate customer and employee pride and positive publicity
  • Demonstrate civic leadership

Green Power Purchasers

Leading Mar Vista businesses are buying green power to help support the development of renewable energy while also helping protect the environment.

Whole Foods Market received the EPA Green Power Partner of the Year award in 2006 and 2007, and continues to be ranked as a top green power purchaser. In its North American locations, Whole Foods Market offsets 100% of its electricity with wind energy credits. Read more.
 

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